Today, pilots are faced with a new and challenging era of glass cockpit
general aviation aircraft, innovative aircraft design, advances in avionics
technology, and changes to instrument procedures and airspace. Students are more
technically savvy. Therefore with time/money always at a minimum, a demand
exists for highly skilled flight instructors who know the best teaching methods
for flying IFR.
Teaching Confidence in the Clouds offers
real-life application of computer desktop flight simulators and flight training
devices (PCATDs and Basic ATDs) as they relate to current methods of instrument
training. Since they were first adopted in 1997, FAA-approved desktop flight
simulators have been an effective means to train students. The scenario-based
training concepts, training assignments, and instructor tips included in this
book will be a valuable resource for any pilot currently taking instrument
training, instrument pilots that want to improve their skills, or for flight
instructors wanting to help their students reduce the number of hours needed to
complete an instrument training program.
Listen to Tom Gilmore's Teaching
Confidence in the Clouds Podcast in
this "Finer Points" Podcast.
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