FAA-H-8083-16B: Instrument Procedures Handbook

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Abstract: This handbook is designed as a technical reference for all pilots who operate under instrument flight rules (IFR) in the national airspace system (NAS). Instrument flight instructors, instrument pilots, and instrument students will find this handbook to be a valuable resource because it is used as a reference for the airline transport pilot and instrument knowledge tests. It also provides detailed coverage of instrument charts and procedures, including IFR takeoff, departure, en route, arrival, approach, and landing. Safety information covering relevant subjects such as runway incursion, land and hold short operations, controlled flight into terrain, and human factors issues also are included.

Publication Year: 2017

Authoring Organization: FAA

Airport Type: All Airports

Resource Type: PDF

Hyperlink: https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/instrument_procedures_handbook/

Page Count: 312

Cost: Free

Phase(s): Operations

Functional Area(s): Air Traffic Control, Airfield and Approach Lighting, Navigational Aids (NAVAIDs), Runway

Keyword(s): Aircraft Operating Rules or Guidance, Airfield Signage, Airport Condition Reporting or NOTAMS, Aviation Acronyms, Instrument Approach