Table of Contents
Introduction vii
1 Preflight
A Pilot Qualifications 1-3
B Preflight Action for Flight 1-9
C Preflight Action for Aircraft 1-12
D IFR Flight Plan 1-18
E Route Planning 1-24
F Flight Instruments 1-28
Pitot/Static System 1-28
Gyroscopic System 1-35
Magnetic Compass 1-38
Electronic Flight Instrument Displays 1-40
G Fundamentals of Weather 1-43
H Obtaining Weather Information 1-53
I Aviation Weather Reports and Observations 1-55
J Aviation Weather Forecasts 1-58
K Aviation Weather Charts 1-65
Additional Study Questions 1-71
2 Departure
A Authority and Limitations of the Pilot 2-3
B Departure Clearance 2-4
C Departure Procedures 2-5
D VOR Accuracy Checks 2-11
E Transponder and ADS-B 2-12
F Airport Facilities 2-14
Additional Study Questions 2-20
3 En Route
A Enroute Limitations 3-3
B Enroute Procedures 3-5
C Oxygen Requirements 3-11
D Emergencies 3-12
E Single-Pilot Resource Management 3-15
F Adverse Weather 3-20
G Navigation Systems 3-25
H Airway Route System 3-36
I Airspace 3-44
J Special Use Airspace 3-47
Additional Study Questions 3-49
4 Arrival
A Approach Control 4-3
B Precision Approaches 4-9
C Nonprecision Approaches 4-14
D RNAV (GPS) Approaches 4-19
E Circling Approaches 4-26
F Missed Approaches 4-29
G Landing Procedures 4-32
H Instrument Approach Procedure Charts: General 4-33
I Instrument Approach Procedure Charts: Plan View 4-34
J Instrument Approach Procedure Charts: Profile 4-36
K Instrument Approach Procedure Charts: Minimums 4-38
L Instrument Approach Procedure Charts: Aerodrome 4-40
Additional Study Questions 4-42
5 Scenario-Based Training
Introduction 5-3
Scenario-Based Questions 5-4
Appendix 1 Applicant's Practical Test Checklist
Appendix 2 Flight Instructor- Instrument Airplane Supplement
Appendix 3 FAA Instrument Proficiency Check Guidance
