"Mastering Instrument Flying, 2nd Edition serves as a complete course that will help you meet or exceed the Instrument Pilot Practical Standards and obtain that often elusive IFR rating. Henry Sollman and Sherwood Harris present 20 step-by-step lesson plans that will give you a thorough understanding of all test elements. You'll learn how to hold heading, airspeed, and altitude consistently; copy clearances with the authority of an airline pilot; make instrument approaches and departures; get the most out of air traffic control; cope with weather systems; handle IFR emergencies; and much more." "Updated and expanded to include new developments in electronic IFR equipment, including Loran-C and global position system (GPS) receivers; the most frequently missed questions on the instrument written test; practical stress management techniques; and moving up to higher pilot ratings and more advanced aircraft."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved