"The Flight Instructor Syllabus is designed to meet or exceed the requirements of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 141, for a flight instructor certification course and additional flight instructor rating courses."--Page iii

Now spiral bound! Features a step-by-step description of course contents. Includes: Lesson objectives * Flight and ground time allocations for all lessons, and * Coordination of other academic support materials with your flight training. ISBN 0-88487-240-8

This is the eBundle Edition of this title (Trade Paper + Ebook download code) A manual for pilots seeking to add an instrument rating and for instrument-rated pilots needing a refresher, this guide covers airplane performance and basic instrument flying, navigation and communications, clearances, planning the instrument flight, and executing instrument flight--from preflight and departure to the approach and landing phases. Presenting the basics of instrument flying, this well-illustrated resource concludes with information to prepare for the FAA knowledge and practical tests. A comprehensive "Instrument Rating Syllabus" is provided for the instrument trainee and instrument flight instructor, significant time is devoted to dealing with air traffic control, and explanations for operating an airplane in instrument meteorological conditions is included.

Everything students need to know to obtain an FAA instrument rating-and a valuable aid to instructors. Also a great reference source for the instrument pilot needing a refresher, this book by William K. Kershner presents the basics of instrument flying in a manner easy to grasp in its straightforward and conversational writing style, with illustrations that aid understanding. Covered subjects include airplane performance and basic instrument flying, navigation and communications, clearances, planning IFR flight, and carrying out the instrument flight itself from preflight, takeoff and departure, en route, through to the approach and landing phases. This book also helps prepare students for the knowledge and practical tests, with an opportunity to practice a scenario flight-including clearances. A comprehensive "Instrument Rating Syllabus" is provided for the instrument trainee and the CFII, making this textbook a valuable learning source for both to consult while completing the last steps toward obtaining the instrument rating.