Instrument Procedures Handbook (FAA-H-8261-1)

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Instrument Procedures Handbook(FAA-H-8261-1)

• 2004 Issuance
• Builds upon Instrument Flying Handbook
  (FAA-H-8083-15) IFR X-C oriented
• Lavishly illustrated!
• All new material

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Chapter Layout

• Chap. 1 IFR Ops in the NAS
• Chap. 2 Takeoffs Departures
• Chap. 3 Enroute
• Chap. 4 Arrivals
• Chap. 5 Approaches (BIG chapter!)
• Chap. 6 System Improvement Plans

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Appendices

• A Airborne Navigation Databases
• B Appch. Chart Format Changes (NACO)
• C Helicopter Instrument Procedures
• D Acronyms Glossary
• Index

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First Impressions

• Great book! High interest at FSDO!
• Indispensable for CFIIs Instrmt students
• Safety topics integrated throughout
• Entirely based on application of NACO (NOS)
  charts no Jepp! ?
• Good treatment of ATC interfaces
• GPS not overemphasized ?
• Expected price less than 40 (ballpark)