Instrument Flight Manual for Aviators
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Contents

PREFACE.xii

Chapter 1 FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS AND SYSTEMS .
1-1 Section I - Pitot-Static Systems. 1-1 Altimeter. 1-2 Airspeed Indicator. 1-7 Vertical Speed Indicator . 1-8 Section II - Compass Systems . 1-10 Magnetic Compass. 1-10 Radio Magnetic Indicator. 1-15 Section III - Gyroscopic Systems. 1-16 Gyroscope . 1-16 Attitude Indicator. 1-17 Turn-and-Slip Indicator/Turn Coordinator . 1-18 Section IV - Flight Management System . 1-20 Horizontal Situation Indicator . 1-20 Vertical Situation Indicator. 1-21

Chapter 2 ROTARY WING INSTRUMENT FLIGHT MANEUVERS .
2-1 Section I - Maneuver Performance. 2-1 Instruments. 2-1 Performance . 2-2 Procedural Steps. 2-3 Primary and Supporting Methods. 2-3 Section II - Flight Management System. 2-5 Cross-Check. 2-5 Instrument Interpretation . 2-7 Aircraft Control. 2-8 Section III - Instrument Takeoff . 2-8 Preparing . 2-9 Performing From Hover/Ground. 2-9 Takeoff .2-9 Common Errors.2-10 Section IV - Straight-and-Level Flight .2-10 Pitch Attitude Control .2-10 Bank Control .2-12 Power Control .2-13 Common Errors.2-15 Section V - Straight Climbs and Descents .2-15 Climbs .2-15 Descents .2-17 Common Errors.2-18 Section VI - Turns.2-18 Predetermined Heading .2-19 Timed .2-19 Changing Airspeed .2-20 Compass .2-20 Thirty-Degree Bank.2-22 Climbing and Descending.2-22 Common Errors.2-23 Section VII - Other Maneuvers .2-23 Unusual Attitudes.2-23 Autorotations.2-23

Chapter 3 FIXED WING INSTUMENT FLIGHT MANEUVERS .
3-1 Section I - Instrument Takeoff.3-1 Takeoff .3-1 Common Takeoff Errors and Resolutions.3-2 Section II - Straight-and-Level Flight .3-2 Pitch Control.3-2 Bank Control .3-6 Power Control .3-8 Trim Technique .3-12 Section III - Straight Climbs and Descents.3-12 Climbs .3-12 Descents .3-16 Common Climb and Descent Errors and Resolutions .3-18 Section IV - Turns.3-19 Standard-Rate Turns .3-19 Steep Turns.3-20 Climbing and Descending Turns.3-21 Change of Airspeed During Turns .3-21 Common Turn Errors .3-22 Section V - Other Maneuvers. 3-24 Approach to Stall . 3-24 Unusual Attitudes and Recoveries . 3-24

Chapter 4 AIR NAVIGATION CHARTS.
4-1 Section I - Air Navigation . 4-1 Measuring a Position Using Latitude and Longitude. 4-1 Measuring Direction . 4-3 Navigation Charts . 4-4 Departure Procedure Chart . 4-11 Standard Terminal Arrival Route Charts . 4-11 Instrument Approach Procedure Chart . 4-11 Inoperative Components . 4-25 Section II - Plotting and Measuring. 4-25 Plotter . 4-25 Measurements and Course Lines . 4-27

Chapter 5 AIR NAVIGATION HANDHELD COMPUTER.
5-1 Section I - Calculator Side . 5-1 Values. 5-1 Indexes . 5-1 Time and Distance. 5-2 Short Time and Distance (Use of the 36 Index) . 5-3 Computing Time for Outbound Leg During Holding. 5-4 Fuel Consumption . 5-6 True Airspeed. 5-8 Distance Conversion . 5-9 True Altitude Calculation . 5-10 Multiplication and Division Calculations . 5-11 Converting Distance to Time. 5-12 Section II - Wind Side . 5-13 Disk and Correction Scales . 5-13 Reversible Grid. 5-13 Determining Heading and Ground Speed. 5-14 Determining Unknown Wind. 5-15 Determining Altitude for Most Favorable Wind. 5-16 Determining Radius of Action. 5-17

Chapter 6 INSTRUMENT WEATHER.
6-1 Effects of Wind . 6-1 Turbulence. 6-3 Structural Icing. 6-4 Fog. 6-5 Volcanic Ash. 6-5 Thunderstorms . 6-6 Wind Shear. 6-6

Chapter 7 NAVIGATION AIDS.
7-1 Section I - Basic Radio Principles .7-1 Radio Wave Propagation .7-1 Types of Waves .7-1 Radio Wave Reception Disturbances.7-2 Precautions .7-3 Section II - Navigation Systems.7-3 NonDirectional Radio Beacon.7-3 Very High Frequency OmniDirectional Range.7-5 Tactical Air Navigation .7-8 Very High Frequency OmniDirectional Range/Tactical Air Navigation.7-10 Distance Measuring Equipment.7-10 Global Positioning System.7-11 Inertial Navigation System .7-14 Section III - Navigation Procedures.7-14 Application.7-14 Homing to a Station .7-16 Tracking to a Station .7-17 Course Intercept .7-21 Arc Interceptions .7-27 Area Navigation.7-30 Global Positioning System Navigation.7-32

Chapter 8 AIRSPACE.
8-1 Section I - National Airspace System.8-1 Airspace Classification.8-1 Special-Use Airspace.8-3 Other Airspace .8-4 Federal Airway .8-5 Section II - International Civil Aviation Organization .8-7 Safety .8-7 Applicability .8-7 Current Information and Procedures .8-7 Terminal Instrument Approach Procedures.8-7 Compliance .8-8 Definitions .8-8 Departure Procedures.8-9 Approach Procedures .8-10 Holding .8-17 Altimeter Setting Procedures .8-19 Transponder Operating Procedures .8-20

Chapter 9 AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM.9-1 Communications .9-1 Control Sequence .9-6 Letters of Agreement .9-8

Chapter 10 INSTRUMENT FLIGHT RULES INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES .
10-1 Section I - Sources of Flight Planning Information. 10-1 Department of Defense Flight Information Publications. 10-1 Civil Publications . 10-3 Section II - Instrument Flight Rules Flight Plan. 10-4 Filing . 10-4 Canceling. 10-8 Section III - Clearances . 10-8 Separations . 10-9 Visual Flight Rules-on-Top . 10-10 Visual Flight Rules Over-the-Top . 10-11 Section IV - Notice to Airmen System . 10-11 Notice to Airmen . 10-11 Notices to Airmen Types . 10-11 Internet Distribution System . 10-13 Section V - Navigation Options in the National Airspace System. 10-15 On Airways . 10-15 Off Airways (Direct) . 10-16 Section VI - Departures . 10-17 Departure Procedures . 10-17 Diverse Departure . 10-17 Radar Controlled Departure . 10-19 Departure From Airports Without an Operating Control Tower. 10-19 Section VII - En Route . 10-19 Procedures . 10-19 Holding Procedures. 10-22 Section VIII - Approaches . 10-29 Published Procedure Compliance. 10-29 Approaches to Airports. 10-29 Low-Altitude Approaches . 10-32 High-Altitude Approach . 10-38 Final Approach . 10-43 Other Approaches . 10-52 Missed Approaches. 10-55 Section IX - Landing . 10-56 Land and Hold Short Operations. 10-56 Landing Fees. 10-56

Chapter 11 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS .
11-1 Section I - Emergencies . 11-1 Unforecasted Adverse Weather . 11-1 Aircraft System Malfunctions. 11-3 Communication/Navigation . 11-4 Loss of Situational Awareness . 11-4 Inadvertent Instrument Meteorological Condition. 11-4 Contents Section II - Air Traffic Control Requirements and Responsibilities.11-6 Provide information .11-6 Request Assistance .11-7 Responsibility.11-8

Appendix A INSTRUMENT FLIGHT RULES OPERATIONS . A-1
Appendix B INSTRUMENT FLIGHT IN A THEATER OF OPERATIONS. B-1
Appendix C WEATHER REPORTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT . C-1
Appendix D INTERNET ADDRESSES AND ACCESS. D-1
Appendix E AIRCREW COORDINATION AND INSTRUMENT FLIGHT. E-1

GLOSSARY. Glossary-1

REFERENCES. References-1

INDEX. Index-1