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The Art of
Instrument Flying
Author J. Williams
ISBN: 0070705992
Softcover, 130 illus. , 388 pages.
Pub date: November 1, 1995
Copyright: 1996
McGraw-Hill
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This highly praised,
award-winning classic takes the pilot through the hands-on flying of an
aircraft, from the basics to actual instrument approaches, using only radios and
instrumentation.
Description Back Cover :
Praise for previous editions:
"...as complete and up to date as an instrument book can be"
-----Private Pilot
" this is one to stick on your aeronautical shelf and refer to
often"-----Western Flyer
"....one of the best sources of instrument flying knowledge available
anywhere."-----Colorado CAP flyer
Master instrument flying with the most thorough, up-to-date
reference available
If you are new to instrument flying or simply want to sharpen your skills,
this is the only book you need. The definitive reference on the subject, its
previous two editions earned Best Technical or Training Book awards from the
Aviation /Space Writer's Association. This edition retains the comprehensive
instruction of the earlier books and is updated to cover GPS, U.S. airspace
classifications, and other recent developments.
Flying and aircraft using only radios and instruments can be a daunting
prospect, but this clearly written, practical guide will give you the
information you need to fly with confidence. Beginning with the basic concepts,
J.R. Williams talks you through every aspect of instrument flying.
You'll find chapters on:
- Instrument
interpretation
- Physiological
factors
- Approach angles
- Charts
- Omega and inertial
navigation
....and more. Most
of the chapters end with a helpful quiz that allows you to instantly test your
comprehension.
About the Author:
J.R. Williams was born in the hard coal region of northeastern Pennsylvania
in 1934.
He learned to fly at
Smith's Flying Service at the Wyoming Valley Airport in Forty-Fort,
Pennsylvania, and worked in the area as a charter pilot and flight instructor
until he went to work for Northeast Flying Service at Washington National
Airport, flying DC-3s before joining Hawaiian Airlines in May 1964.
Williams was a
contributing editor to Private Pilot magazine for seven years and has written
for AOPA Pilot and Air Line Pilot magazines; as well. He has sold more than 150
articles on flying, motorcycles, sailing, health and travel. His first novel was
published in 1981.
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