IFR for VFR Pilots: An Exercise in Survival

by Richard L. Taylor

Book Overview

Continued VFR into IFR conditions persists as the most frequent cause of weather-related accidents. This book provides the bare-bones essentials of instrument flying technique and procedures so... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1560272805
• ISBN13: 9781560272809
• Release Date: February 1997
• Publisher: Aviation Supplies & Academics
• Length: 129 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.4" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Required reading for all VFR pilots

I purchased this book soon after receiving my private pilot licence. If you examine the statistics, you'll find that a large number of accidents, particularly fatal accidents, occur when VFR-only pilots get into instrument conditions. That's where this book comes in. It is short, well-written, and provides a good strategy for getting yourself out of an instrument meteorological conditions encounter. I like the fact that the author does not assign blame to pilots who somehow find themselves in these conditions. Instead, he acknowledges that even with proper planning, these things can occur, and focuses on making it back to VFR conditions. If you're a non-instrument rated pilot, buy this book. It's a small price to pay for information that could save your life someday.

Good book

I think the author accomplished his goal with this book. It's easy to read, and you don't need to have a great experience for the use of the technics put in the book. There are some surprises specially about the inner ear disorientation at a flight inside the clouds that I didn't know and I think every pilot around, including VFR should know, because s*** happens and you never know when you're going to face that situation.

A MUST READ AND HAVE FOR EVERY VFR PILOT.

EASY TO READ DESCRIPTIONS HOW A VFR PILOT CAN GET OUT OF IFR SITUATIONS. HOW TO COMMUNICATE INTELLIGENTLY TO AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL INFORMING THEM YOU'RE IN TROUBLE AND ENTERED CLOUDS AND CAN'T SEE THE GROUND. THE BOOK GIVES MANY HINTS ON WAYS TO AVOID GETING INTO "TROUBLE" AS A VFR PILOT. THE BOOK MAKES YOU A TEMPORARY IFR PILOT EXPLAINING THE METHODS AND JARGON OF AN IFR RATED PILOT. COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE.

Accomplishes As The Title Implies

A nice easy to read and follow instruction regime for VFR pilots finding themselves in IFR conditions. Enough IFR information without overload. I'm glad I purchased this book and plan to review it from time to time for that one instance I find myself in IFR conditions. Even if you are thorough in your weather and pre flight briefings, it adds a bit of confidence knowing you have the tools to get you clear. The author covers the phases of flight under emergency IFR conditions up to landing safely.