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This is the FAA's primary pilot resource for instrument flight rules (IFR) covering everything pertinent to operating an aircraft in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) or without reference to outside visuals, relying solely on the information gleaned from the cockpit. Readers will find chapters on the national airspace system, the air traffic control system, human factors, aerodynamics, flight instruments, flight maneuvers for IFR operations, navigation, emergency operations, as well as helicopter operations and more. The material in this manual applies to both conventional "steam-gauge" analog instrumentation and the "glass cockpit" electronic flight displays found in advanced aircraft. Information is well organized into separate coverage of the traditional "6-pack" and discussions of pictorial "tape" displays. Advanced systems are covered, including flight management systems, the primary flight display (PFD) and multi-function display (MFD), synthetic vision, and traffic advisory systems. The book also features a synopsis of instrument clearance shorthand, as well as an instrument training lesson guide. The Instrument Flying Handbook is designed for use by flight instructors, pilots preparing for the Instrument Rating FAA Knowledge and Practical Exams, and instrument-rated pilots looking for a refresher or preparing for an Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC). Illustrated throughout with detailed, full-color drawings and photographs; comprehensive glossary and index.
The Flight Instructor’s Manual is an invaluable reference for flight instructor applicants and serves as an indispensable guide for both new and experienced instructors (CFIs). The Fifth Edition is edited by William K. Kershner's son, William C. Kershner. This manual is organized so that each chapter serves as a stand-alone reference for a particular phase of instruction, allowing each to be used as “how to instruct” guides on topics such as fundamentals of flight instruction (FOI), presolo instruction, first solo to the private certificate, advanced VFR instruction, introduction to aerobatic instruction, and instrument instruction. The book also features a comprehensive spin syllabus, material on multi-engine airplanes, instructing international students, teaching ground school, and setting up tests.
Teaching tips and common student errors provided for:
Fundamentals of Flight Instruction (FOI)
Presolo
First Solo to the Private Certificate
Complex Single-Engine Airplanes
Light Twins
Spins
Aerobatics
Instruments
With over six decades of experience as pilot-in-command in more than 100 types and models of airplanes, Bill Kershner was FAA/General Aviation Flight Instructor of the Year in 1992, and named Elder Statesman of Aviation in 1997. He was inducted into the Flight Instructor Hall of Fame in 1998. His son, William C. Kershner, was soloed by his father, and holds Flight Instructor and Airline Transport Pilot certificates. He has flown 22 types of airplanes in his over 10,000 hours of flight time, ranging from Cessna 150s to Boeing 777s.
This is the fun stuff-taking off, landing, and maneuvering the airplane with precision and grace. Flight maneuvers are challenging, rewarding, essential for safe flying...they are the backbone of the practical exam or checkride with the examiner. Demonstration of proficiency in these is required before you pass the final test to earn your pilot certificate. Flight Maneuvers Virtual Test Prep covers each of the maneuvers in the FAA Practical Test Standards (PTS) for Private, Sport, Commercial, and CFI certification, supported with high-defininition air-to-air video, 3D and animated graphics, special effects, experienced flight instructors and pilots with real-world tips from the tarmac, airport and cockpit for focused and exciting learning.
Each lesson defines the task, operation or maneuver with an objective; each is demonstrated airborne or on the surface, as applicable, with step-by-step analysis. The course follows the FAA recommended techniques and summarizes the FAA completion standards for each maneuver. A comprehensive flight school review, Flight Maneuvers Virtual Test Prep takes the learning out of the cockpit so you can focus on your practice when you climb into the pilot seat.
Course Contents:
Introduction
Airport Operations:
Traffic Patterns
Pre-Takeoff Check
Takeoff
Normal Conditions
Crosswind Conditions
Short-Field
Soft-Field
Landing
Normal Conditions
Crosswind Conditions
Short-Field
Soft-Field
Forward Slip
Go-Around
Power-Off 180° Turn
Maneuvers
Steep Turns
Chandelles
Lazy Eights
Rectangular Course
Turns Around a Point
S-Turns
Eights-On Pylons
Slow Flight
Stalls
Overview
Power-Off
Power-On
Emergency Procedures
Engine Failure While Airborne
Engine Failure at Takeoff
Final Preparation
The Commercial license preparation manual from Kershner's "The Flight Manuals Series." Updated and edited by his son William C. Kershner.
The Advanced Pilot’s Flight Manual has long been a standard reference for pilots transitioning to advanced models and types and preparing for the Commercial Pilot knowledge and flight tests. This book bridges the gap between theory and practical application, covering the fundamentals of airplane aerodynamics and aircraft performance. Rules of thumb are used throughout as a means of presenting a clearer picture of the recommended performance parameters, and increasing understanding of the variable factors that affect aircraft operations such as altitude and temperature. Knowledge of these thumb rules will enable pilots to maximize performance when operating faster aircraft and at higher altitudes.
Chapters are dedicated to:
Airplane performance and stability for pilots
Checking out in advanced models and types
Emergencies and unusual situations
Advanced navigation
High-altitude Operations
Preparing for the commercial knowledge and practical tests
Barry Schiff brings critical subjects to life in this 3-DVD set. Barry Schiff needs no introduction. He’s known throughout the industry as a consummate aviator, author and educator with a passion for General Aviation like few others. His seemingly boundless experience and knowledge are surpassed only by his warm, rich writing style and unforgettable presentation techniques.
In Proficient Flying Barry Schiff uses these educational skills to help pilots visualize techniques and procedures that can make them safer pilots. He brings critical subjects to life in this DVD series with more than 4 hours of instruction. Schiff’s knack for guiding pilots through intricate aspects of flying makes these lessons invaluable and memorable, giving viewers true insight and understanding of the subjects presented.
Disk 1
Introduction
Takeoff Techniques
Understanding Spins
Engine Failure After Takeoff
Control Failure
Weight and Balance
Measuring Airspeed
Disk 2
Rejected Takeoffs and Landings
Slips
How to Glide
Pitot-Static Pitfalls
Flying a Taildragger
Accident Tracking
Disk 3
Ditching
Swing Your Compass
Engine Operating Hints
Unusual Approaches
How to Fly a Seaplane
Aviation Science
This Private Pilot Maneuvers manual uses step-by-step procedure descriptions and over 100 full-color figures to help you visualize and understand each maneuver you perform in the airplane. Skill Enhancement Insets provide expanded instructional guidance, helpful hints, explanations of common errors, and rules of thumb that can help you perform each maneuver precisely the first time. To prepare for your private pilot checkride, you can refer to the associated FAA practical test standards presented with each maneuver description. In addition, exercises allow you to evaluate your understanding of the maneuvers. For easy reference, the maneuvers are numbered and grouped into categories based on similar operational characteristics. The spiral-bound design allows the manual to lay flat for ease of study and instruction, whether you are on the ground or in flight.
Enlist this guide as a useful training reference for your IFR operations. This Instrument Procedures Handbook is based on FAA-H-8260-1. We also recommend that you become familiar with the pertinent part of 14 CFR and the Aeronautical Information Manual.
Who can benefit from this guide:
Professional pilots using our charts who are conducting IFR operations in the NAS
Certified instrument flight instructors
Instrument pilots
Instrument students
Includes:
Detailed coverage of instrument charts and procedures (IFR takeoff, departure, enroute, arrival, approach, and landing)
Safety information covering subjects like runway incursion, land & hold short operations (LAHSO), controlled flight into terrain (CFIT), and human factors issues
Guidelines specific to helicopter IFR operations
Performance standards for demonstrating instrument competence required for pilot certification are prescribed in the Instrument Rating & Airline Transport Pilot Practical Test Standards, as appropriate. Reprints of FAA Practical Test Standards also are available from Jeppesen.
"How-to" guide for what you should be doing in the cockpit during each phase of flight!
Written by an experienced instructor and pilot examiner, Cockpit Procedures provides a solid understanding of the underlying principles for, and detailed descriptions of the checklists and routines used in many flight schools. Readers will find it contains a practical definition of airmanship, and covers what good habits to develop, effective workload management, and even what you should have in your flight bag. Cockpit Procedures is about cockpit actions and thinking, giving readers the rationale behind common procedures that are standard practice in the training environment and in the airlines.
Both airplanes and helicopters are covered, delivering the essential aspects of effective training — technical knowledge, practical application and context learning. Cockpit Procedures targets the pilot just beginning his/her career, yet many of the philosophies and practical techniques taught here are so fundamental and powerful they will carry a pilot right through to retirement. While encouraging structure and discipline regarding procedures, the author does not merely check off lists of dry facts — Cockpit Procedures is also fun to read and Chris Burger keeps his readers focused with lively description and his knack for getting down to essentials in such a way that they stay with you.
Chris R. Burger is an instructor and pilot examiner, flies both airplanes and helicopters, was previously an Air Traffic Controller, and runs a flying school in South Africa. As a flight instructor whose academic background includes aviation psychology expertise, Chris works to promote a culture of safety and teach pilots how to stay out of trouble in the skies — a task well-served by more than 2,500 hours of instructor experience in over 80 different aircraft models.
Includes illustrations, glossary, and helpful appendices. Softcover, 7-1/4" x 9", 144 pages.
The Instrument/Commercial Manual is your primary source for initial study and review to achieve an instrument rating or commercial pilot certificate. The intuitive organization and colorful presentation of the manual will help you learn quickly from the start. The text contains complete and concise explanations of the advanced concepts and ideas that every instrument and commercial pilot needs to know with the subjects arranged in a logical manner to build upon previously introduced topics. You can expand your knowledge of specific subjects and the world of aviation by exploring the Discovery Insets, which are strategically placed throughout the chapters. To help you understand how your mind and body function while you fly, human factors principles are presented in Human Element Insets. Throughout the manual, concepts that directly relate to FAA test questions are described in FAA Question Insets. To help you effectively review material, key terms are highlighted throughout the text and listed at the end of each section along with a checklist, which summarizes important concepts. Additionally, you can evaluate your understanding of material by completing the associated questions at the end of each section.
The Private Pilot Manual is your primary source for initial study and review on your journey to becoming a private pilot. The intuitive organization and colorful presentation of the manual helps you learn quickly from the start. The text contains complete and concise explanations of the fundamental concepts every private pilot needs to know, with the subjects arranged in a logical manner that builds upon previously introduced topics. You can expand your knowledge of specific subjects and the world of aviation by exploring the Discovery Insets strategically placed throughout the chapters. To help you understand how your mind and body function during flight, human factors principles are presented in Human Element Insets. Throughout the manual, concepts that directly relate to FAA test questions are described in FAA Question Insets. To help you review material more effectively, key terms are highlighted throughout the text and listed at the end of each section along with a checklist that summarizes important concepts. Additionally, you can evaluate your understanding of material by completing the associated questions found at the end of each section.
Instrument Pilot Virtual Test Prep–An Aviation Ground School brings the classroom to any home TV or computer DVD or Blu-Ray player. Includes Instrument Pilot Prepware and both widescreen DVDs and high-definition Blu-Ray disks so you can enjoy the videos on whatever player you have.
With Virtual Test Prep, you can learn the material you need to ace the FAA Knowledge Exam, but this is not just another question and answer review; you also gain the information necessary to become a safe, competent and confident pilot. Brilliant animations, 3D graphics and special effects throughout, along with expert instructors and terrific inflight footage make the Virtual Test Prep course a thoroughly entertaining and motivating learning experience that helps you prepare for the exams.
Watch the widescreen DVDs or high-definition Blu-Ray disks to learn the subjects, then use the included ASA Prepware software to work through the questions for a comprehensive aviation ground school. Graduation certificate and instructor endorsement (sign-off) available from ASA for no additional cost upon completion of the course.
Package also includes a bonus disk with over 2 hours of interviews, insights, and inspiration from some of the industry's leaders in aviation education who discuss their hard-learned lessons throughout the course. The interviews provide both an entertaining outlook and a rare opportunity to watch and listen as consummate aviators share their knowledge, wealth of experience and invaluable wisdom.
Course contents: Weather Concepts, Weather Services, Flight Instruments, Navigation, Regulations and Procedures, Departure, En Route, Arrival and Approach, and Test Tips. Nearly 10 hours of ALL-NEW material!
Courses available in this series: Private, Instrument, Commercial, CFI, Helicopter.
ASA presents aviation’s most exciting aviation ground school for DVD or Blu-Ray — Virtual Test Prep. Now students can learn the material they need to ace the FAA Knowledge Exam right from their TV or computer DVD or Blu-Ray player by taking advantage of these latest developments in video production education.
Virtual Test Prep combines the sharp video achieved in DVD format with the expertise and experience of ASA’s industry-leading Test Prep Series. Using 3D and animated graphics, special effects, and terrific in-flight footage, our flight instructors and subject experts can help you prepare for your FAA Knowledge Exam with a thoroughly entertaining and motivating learning experience and review.
This course provides an organized, easy-to-follow curriculum for the Instrument Rating. Students watch the DVD or Blu-Ray lesson to learn the material, then study the complete bank of FAA Questions with the included Prepware test prep software.
Virtual Test Prep uses the latest 3D and animated graphics, special effects, air-to-air video, experienced flight instructors and subject experts, with real-world tips from the classroom, in the airplane, and at the airport. Students will be prepared for their FAA exam, not by rote memorization, but with a true understanding and application of the knowledge needed for the test, making them better and safer pilots.
Other features of the series:
Both high-definition widescreen DVDs and Blu-Ray disks are included in the package.
Prepware software included in the package for access to all FAA Knowledge Exam questions, answers and explanations. Study by subject, take practice tests, and obtain your endorsement to take your official FAA test.
On-screen aviation mentors coach students with the use of top-notch instructional aids, training technologies, and real-world training tips for a dynamic learning environment.
Nearly 10 hours of high-definition video footage brings students all the information they need to ace the FAA Knowledge Exam.
DVD instantaneous control lets students navigate directly to the part of the lesson corresponding to a specific subject in the ASA Test Prep.
Real-world in-flight video provides focused and exciting learning.
Meets 14 CFR Part 61 home study requirements and the organization makes it an easy addition to any classroom-style ground school.
Graduation certificate with instructor sign-off (endorsement) available from ASA upon completion of the course.
Courses available in this series: Private, Instrument, Commercial, CFI, Helicopter.
The Multi-Engine Manual uses full-color photos and illustrations to provide complete and concise explanations of the advanced concepts and ideas that every pilot seeking a multi-engine rating needs to know. Incorporating the most recent information on multi-engine performance, safety, and aerodynamics, the Multi-Engine Manual presents each subject in an innovative, logical, and contemporary format. Each chapter includes Discovery Insets that explore the world of aviation and Human Element Insets that provide insight about how the mind and body function in flight. Summary Checklists, Key Terms, and Questions provide comprehensive review at the end of each section.
Practical application of concepts is a primary focus of the Multi-Engine Manual. Scenarios are provided to help readers put their knowledge of systems, performance, and weight and balance to use. The latest research regarding engine-out aerodynamics and procedures is thoroughly examined. Multi-engine maneuvers and procedures are detailed step by step within the text, eliminating the need for a separate maneuvers manual. Helpful hints based on the real-world experiences of pilots and instructors enhance the maneuver descriptions. Human factors topics receive special treatment with sections focusing on safety and aeronautical decision-making, specifically related to multi-engine operations.
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