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(Including RNAV and FMS operations) 57% of all accidents happen during descent, approach, and landing, often as Controlled-Flight-into-Terrain (CFIT). 17% happen during take-off and initial climb-out. It is worthwhile to be updated on the theory behind this critical phases of flight. In addition, automation has a prominent place in more and more accidents - as mode confusion or activations of wrong waypoints. Such accidents may be in the form of Loss-of-Control (LOC) or CFIT. The objective of this book is to tear down the mystery of ICAO Document 8168 PAN-OPS which details the design criteria for instrument flight procedures, and convert the academic theory to safety relevant essentials that will help you as a professional pilot over the next obstacle.

Flight-tested keys aiding the success in today's world of IFR flight.

Author Richard Collins shares his experience in this guide to the real world of instrument flight, detailing the IFR system, equipment, and exploring the risks and rewards of instrument flying. The invaluable discussions on instrument airmanship, weather analysis, flight planning and decision making, handling equipment glitches, and that critical survival skill — partial panel flying — are all presented for the sole objective of better preparing you to fly on IFR flight plans. This fourth edition takes into account the current IFR environment, and includes chapters dedicated to:

• Perfecting basic attitude instrument flying for the foundation of a successful IFR flight.

• Light airplane operation in the middle high-altitudes beginning at 18,000 feet.

• The relationship between systems — including autopilots — and instrument flying

• Using all resources, including computers, to file flight plans, obtain and interpret weather information, and prepare flight plans for the best preflight readiness managing stress.

• IFR flight in and around ice, thunderstorms, and at night.

The only tests this book prepares you for are those encountered in flying actual IFR. Where the initial instrument check-ride leaves off with the applicant receiving a "dry" instrument ticket, this book provides the information necessary to "get it wet." A soft cover bounded book with 230 pages, indexed.

The keynotes style with alternating pages for text and space for your personal key notes relevant to your local flying school, will ensure that this series will become a valuable aid to your flying training.
The key to safe flying, productive flying lessons and your successful JAA Instrument Rating skill test, is good preparation. You will not be able to avoid surprises when flying but good preparation will make your flying become safer and more productive and provide you with the confidence to deal safely and calmly with events. This book should be read in full to prepare you for your IR flying training and each section can be used to assist you in preparation pre-flight.