Instrument Procedures Handbook (FAA-H-8261-1)

2004 Issuance Builds upon Instrument Flying Handbook

(FAA-H-8083-15); IFR X-C oriented Lavishly illustrated! All new material

Chapter Layout
Chap. 1: IFR Ops in the NAS Chap. 2: Takeoffs & Departures Chap. 3: Enroute Chap. 4: Arrivals Chap. 5: Approaches (BIG chapter!) Chap. 6: System Improvement Plans

Appendices
A: Airborne Navigation Databases B: Appch. Chart Format Changes (NACO) C: Helicopter Instrument Procedures D: Acronyms & Glossary Index

First Impressions
Great book! High interest at FSDO! Indispensable for CFIIs & Instrmt students Safety topics integrated throughout Entirely based on application of NACO
(NOS) charts; no Jepp! Good treatment of ATC interfaces GPS not overemphasized Expected price less than $40 (ballpark)