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ASA - The Pilot's Manual: Instrument Flying, 8th Edition
Achieving an Instrument Rating opens new possibilities for pilots, enabling them to fly in a broader range of conditions, including low visibility. The ASA Pilot’s Manual: Instrument Flying, 8th Edition is your comprehensive guide to mastering IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) operations. Aligned with the latest Airman Certification Standards (ACS), this manual simplifies complex concepts and prepares pilots to excel in the FAA Knowledge Exam and checkride.
Key Features and Benefits
Comprehensive IFR Coverage: Includes all required knowledge for earning an Instrument Rating, from attitude instrument flying to IFR navigation and procedures.
Practical Skill Development: Covers advanced maneuvers like holding patterns, course tracking, and crosswind approaches.
Up-to-Date Content: Reflects the latest updates to NAS infrastructure, navigation technologies, and weather services.
Enhanced Learning Tools: Study questions, answer keys, and a glossary of aviation acronyms support effective learning.
Trusted Resource: Part of The Pilot’s Manual Series, used by leading universities and flight schools for aviation training.
eBundle Option Available: Includes both the hardcover book and eBook PDF for convenience and cost savings.
Detailed Product Description
The ASA Pilot’s Manual: Instrument Flying, 8th Edition, equips pilots with the knowledge and skills needed to earn their Instrument Rating and operate confidently in IFR conditions. This manual covers essential topics, including preflight planning, navigation, meteorology, and attitude instrument flying, with detailed explanations supported by hundreds of full-color illustrations.
Updated to reflect advancements in airspace infrastructure, navigation systems, and weather resources, this edition ensures pilots stay current with modern IFR environments. Practical insights into maneuvers like holding patterns and intercepting courses help pilots navigate challenging conditions with precision.
Study questions, answer keys, and an extensive glossary make this manual an excellent resource for both home study and classroom use. The optional eBundle includes a hardcover copy and eBook PDF for added flexibility.
Technical Specifications
Edition: Eighth
Page Count: 576
Illustrations: Full-color throughout
ISBN Number: 978-1-64425-217-8
Dimensions: 8.25 x 10.75 inches
Date Published: 2023
Also Available in The Pilot’s Manual Series
Flight School: Flight maneuvers for private, commercial, and instructor certification.
Ground School: Comprehensive preparation for FAA Knowledge Exams.
Multi-Engine Flying: Achieve a Multi-Engine Rating.
Airline Transport Pilot: Prepare for ATP certification and professional aviation careers.
Master IFR skills and earn your Instrument Rating with the ASA Pilot’s Manual: Instrument Flying, 8th Edition—the trusted resource for pilots and instructors.
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The shuttle just kinda hangs from it FRAGILE front wheel onto the boosters,which are one piece unlike the real thing. Was hoping each booster individually snapped together and you could play out the full stages, but no.
Also the bay doors are loooooose and rattle around and open all the time, but then if the satellites swivel you cannot shut the bay doors. I expected them to have some way to stay closed when playing with this thing but no.
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Great price. Prefer a hard copy...but printing from FAA website is not practical or what I was looking for. This periodical is perfect to replace my 15+ year old version. Love that Pilot Head Quarters had it on sale.
