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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 flight
instructors and help
reduce the number of
hours needed to
complete an
instrument training
program.
John A. Teipen, MCFI,
MGI, DPE and 2005
FAA National Flight
Instructor of the
Year says...
"The excellent
airline safety
record is partly due
to the consistent
use of simulators to
teach pilot
proficiency in
various flight
conditions and
emergency
situations. But it
takes more than a
simulator and an
instruction book to
attain an excellent
safety record. Tom
Gilmore's Teaching
Confidence in the
Clouds should be
included as standard
equipment with every
desktop flight
simulator sold. It
goes beyond the
basics to provide
the information
needed to use the
simulator as an
effective flight
training device. Tom
easily guides the
reader through the
background, tools,
and techniques to
build effective
simulator-aided
training scenarios.
General Aviation can
surely benefit from
this guidance to
encourage more
consistent use of
simulators to build
pilot proficiency in
various flight
conditions and
emergency
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