Instrument Procedures Handbook

This is the PDF eBook edition. This FAA Handbook is the technical reference manual for professional pilots who operate under instrument flight rules (IFR). It provides real-world guidance on how instrument-rated pilots can best use the system they've trained for, as well as in-depth coverage of instrument charts and procedures for IFR takeoff, departure, en route, arrival, approach, and landing. For every navigation receiver and phase of flight, this handbook details the required precision that is needed to stay within protected airspace and make a successful approach. It also provides detailed coverage of instrument charts and procedures including IFR takeoff, departure, en route, arrival, approach, and landing. Safety information for relevant subjects such as runway incursion, land and hold short operations, controlled flight into terrain, and human factors issues are covered here. The emphasis is on airplane operations, but the book also contains a chapter dedicated to helicopter instrument procedures. This edition replaces the previous FAA-H-8261-1A edition.