These products are the most current and updated products on the market! Written by a veteran ground and flight instructor, this book is presented in a warm, conversational manner and spiced with humor. With over 50 years of teaching experience, Rod Machado's tried-and-true methods of instruction have achieved exceptional results with students around the world. His fresh approach to instructing has made him a popular national speaker and educator. Rod has the unique ability to simplify the difficult, and his humor helps you remember the lesson.   This valuable one-stop handbook contains the information necessary to: ✈Fly instruments as a knowledgeable and competent pilot ✈Prepare for the FAA instrument pilot knowledge exam ✈Prepare for the instrument pilot practical oral exam ✈Refresh for your instrument proficiency check ✈Remain an up-to-date confident instrument pilot As a comprehensive information sourcebook, these pages include: ✈Simplification of the FAA’s instrument scan concepts/procedures & a cockpit-practical step-by-step instrument scan technique ✈Latest information on aviation decision making for instrument pilots ✈Detailed understanding of analog and glass (PFD) flight instruments ✈Step-by-step procedures for planning an IFR cross-country flight ✈Easy to apply navigation methods for GPS, RNAV and VOR ✈Clear, down-to-earth explanations of pertinent FARs, including instrument currency, lost comm, alternate requirements, etc. ✈Step-by-step explanation of how instrument approach charts are constructed, including MDAs, DAs, LPVs, procedure turns, etc. ✈Practical understanding of the IFR system, GPS procedures, icing and thunderstorm avoidance, NEXRAD, GFAs,VCOAs, and more   This book provides you with quality instruction and a learning experience that's comprehensive and enjoyable. ISBN: 978-1-95028-800-7