Teaching Confidence in the Clouds: An Instructor's Guide to Using Desktop Flight Simulators
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.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1560276819
ISBN13:9781560276814
Release Date:May 2007
Publisher:Aviation Supplies & Academics
Length:156 Pages
Weight:0.65 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 6.3" x 9.0"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
An Excellent Perspective
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
Tom Gilmore has crafted a wonderful perspective of instrument training in this book. Dispite what the title may imply, this one is for students, too. If you believe in PCATD/sim training like I do, this is a book you'll need. Well written and easy to read. Russell Still, MCFI www.FAA-ground-school.com
From the student's point of view - great book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
Tom Gilmore was my 10-day instrument instructor 8 years ago and has written a book that is as good as his in-person instruction. I couldn't believe he could take me from zero to instrument rated in just over a week, but not only did he do that, he did it in less time than anticipated. This book is a great review of some of what we did. Our work with the flight simulator every day was invaluable to my instruction. Tom can't teach everyone to fly instruments, but now everyone can get the benefit of his experience by reading this. Great book.
This is the only reference of it's kind.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This guide is a long time in coming! I have been a flight instructor for over 20 years, and have given over 10,000 hours of instrument flight instruction. Flight simulators and training devices are a great educational tool if properly utilized and operated. Mr. Gilmore has outdone himself in providing some great insight and techniques in getting the most out of these wonderful tools. This should be a must read for the serious instrument instructor who wants to give his students the best value in simulated instrument training using sims and FTD's.
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