You will be presented with almost every possible scenario, gathering all the knowledge you will need in your career, in just under 300 pages.
Anticipate any situation and handle them confidently.
A flight bag essential.
2025 edition
THE ONLY BOOK WHICH COVERS ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
“How to Fly IFR” is the book I wish I had when I started with IFR. But it turns out I still use it.
The book is structured as the flight unfolds, including each flight phase and all the different variations you might find.
This is all the IFR knowledge a pilot needs.
2025 EDITION
IFR KNOWLEDGE, IN ONE PLACE
Discover all the practical IFR knowledge as we jump into a flight from Denver to Salt Lake City *FAA (Seville to Milan *EASA).
We will explore all the possible procedures, including conventional, RNAV and visual procedures, on analog and glass cockpit, and flying manually or with automation.
From planning to engines shut down.
It's a bunch, it's everything.
And its all condensed in a flight-bag-friendly format.
Yes, this book was written for myself, and I'm sure it will be helpful to you.
NEW
table of contents
The 2025 edition has a brand new table of contents, find out about everything that is inside the new book.
Understand All the Instruments
Master every equipment, instrument, and screen. Our guide simplifies the cockpit, providing clear and concise explanations for each instrument.
Explained in a unique way, we made sure you understand how every instrument works.
Be Ready to Operate in Any Airport, Big or Small
Equip yourself with the knowledge to handle the unique challenges of any airfield.
Whether you are flying into an international hub with several transitions in arrival, or from a small grass field with an IFR pickup, this book will allow you to go to any airport full of confidence, regardless of its size.
Lightning Fast Flight Planning
Streamline your flight planning with our step by step guide.
This book will guide you through a structured planning method that's not only quick, but also will make sure your flight planning is complete.
From weather assessments to fuel calculations, you'll learn to go over every essential step.
"Congratulations to the author, an excellent book as a refresher for what I forgot from when I did the IFR. It would have been very helpful for me to study since flight schools' manuals leave much to be desired. They should learn from this. Thank you!!"
Austin Davis
Verified Amazon Customer
"IFR easily explained from the basics to the highest proficiency. Perfect for everyone, from non-profesional aviation lovers wanting to understand real aircraft operations and modern navigation, to commercial pilots with huge aviation background and experience who intend to review and refresh their knowledge in many areas from a very fresh approach."
Andrew Munwall
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"I think this book will fit every pilot. It explains IFR in a really simple, approachable way and makes technical aspects of IFR as flight planning or approaches easy. It comes really handy to review details as everything is there. Fully recommended."
Colin Anderson
Verified Amazon Customer
Understand Why We Do Procedures
Go beyond the "how" and dive into the "why" of procedures.
The procedures are explained in a way that clarifies the reasoning behind each standard operation.
This is essential to transition from one aircraft to another seamlessly.
ground
Make Sure You Have Everything You Need Onboard to Go to the Air
Before you taxi out, it's crucial to ensure that your aircraft is fully prepared for the flight ahead. This chapter covers all the essentials you need to verify while still on the ground.
From confirming that all necessary documents and manuals are on board to checking the weather and departure route.
Learn the how to perform a thorough pre-flight inspection, from fuel levels and oil checks to instrument settings.
GROUND
Briefings
Briefings are essential, and if you are unlucky with your colleague, eternal. Ensure every procedure is a success with our comprehensive briefing guide.
Learn to condensate essential information, from runway conditions to emergency procedures, into a dynamic and actionable briefing.
Departure
Every Step of the Takeoff and Callouts
This chapter details every phase of the departure.
Master the critical stages of takeoff, from runway identification to gear retraction and initial turn, accompanied by the necessary callouts.
DEPARTURE
Understand the Charts
Fly Standard Instrument Departures (SID) with ease.
This part of the book decyphers SID charts, helping you interpret and follow the routing information.
With practical tips and clear illustrations, you'll manage departures, maintaining safety and efficiency in controlled airspace.
communmications
TALK TO ATC
Talk to ATC without freezing.
This section equips you with the most commong phrasing and typical responses during departure.
Understand the expectations and directives from ATC, ensuring your communications are clear, concise, and correct.
UNCOMMON DEPARTURES
Omnidirectional Departures and IFR Joinings
Handle departures without a Standard Instrument Departure (SID) route.
Learn to execute omnidirectional departures and join controlled IFR routes from uncontrolled airports.
"Seriously, if you're on your way to a career with your PPL locked up, grab this book.
Don't wait, you'll regret it if you do.
Written by masters of the craft, easy to comprehend with plenty of illustrations. Wish this was available when I first started in the 1970s. Even if you have your instrument rating, this is a great refresher.”
Cole Anderson
Verified Amazon Customer
"Amazing guide. Every pilot should have one of this in his flight bag. Congrats!"
Caleb Mitchell
Verified Amazon Customer
“Great book, IFR aviation written simply. Perfect for beginners who are starting to get into the world of IFR flights.
Easy to read and tremendously useful for addressing doubts and refreshing knowledge. Highly recommended.”
Wilhem Rahn
Verified Amazon Customer
MINIMUM ALTITUDES
Learn to locate your position, and the minimum altitude you should be at.
This section explains the minimum safe altitudes for different segments of your flight, considering terrain, obstacles, and airspace regulations.
Maneuvers
Point to Point, DME Arc, Interceptions, Holdings
Execute the basic maneuvers you will use in flight.
From navigating direct point-to-point routes, performing holdings to mastering DME arcs and executing interceptions, this guide covers the techniques, strategies and calculations needed to perform these maneuvers accurately and efficiently in IFR conditions.
COMMUNICATIONS
TALK TO THE DESTINATION ATC
Stay prepared for the arrival ATC clearance.
The clearances section will give you a broad overview of the clearances you must receive, and when, this will enhance your ability to anticipate and respond to ATC instructions, ensuring compliance and safety from departure to landing.
Arrival
descending to the destination
Prepare the cockpit for descent and approach.
This section outlines the essential checks and setups needed before you begin your descent.
From reviewing approach charts to setting up navigation systems, ensure every step is covered to facilitate a smooth transition to the approach phase.
arrival
Going to a VFR Field, IFR Cancellation
There are times when we fly into a VFR field, but we want to make use of the safety that IFR flights offer, in those cases, we perform an IFR cancellation when arriving at the VFR field.
This guide will assist you to navigate the transition from IFR to VFR conditions.
Understand the procedures and communications required to cancel IFR plans.
arrival
Detailed Holding Section
Master holding procedures in IFR conditions.
This detailed section covers entry methods, timing, and tips and tricks for holding patterns, providing you with the skills to execute holds confidently and accurately, in any wind conditions, for any entry.
STEP BY STEP Approaches
Execute any approach, in any aircraft, into any airport.
This part delves into different types of approaches, discussing techniques, cockpit displays, common pitfalls, and how to handle various weather and traffic conditions.
Ensuring you perform a precise and safe approach every time.
ARRIVAL
THE ARRIVAL CHARTS
Understand all aeronautical charts.
Complex at first sight, the charts are our map, and we all love them. We would be lost otherwise.
This section helps you interpret and extract the information from the airport charts.
Criteria to begin and continue the Approach
Know precisely when to initiate or abort an approach.
This guide discusses the criteria for starting or discontinuing an approach if needed.
Achieve and maintain a stabilized approach.
This section emphasizes the importance of reaching and maintaining a stable flight configuration and speed well before landing to increase the likelihood of a safe, successful touchdown.
ARRIVAL
Descent Calculations
Calculate your descent accurately every time.
Learn methods to determine the timing, rate, and profile of your descent to ensure it's smooth, efficient, and aligned with ATC instructions.
Optimize aircraft configuration for descent and approach. Understand the best practices for configuring your aircraft, including speed, altitude, and systems settings, to maintain stability and responsiveness.
Explore real-world approach scenarios. Detailed examples illustrate various approach situations, providing you with a deeper understanding and practical insights to apply in your own flights.
Navigate Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) approaches proficiently. This section covers the specifics of PBN techniques, including required navigation performance and how to manage these approaches under different conditions.
Handle missed approaches with confidence. Understand the procedures, communication, and immediate actions required when an approach cannot be completed as planned.
Conclude your flight smoothly with a comprehensive guide to taxiing after landing. From communication with ground control to navigating the tarmac, ensure a safe and efficient transition from runway to ramp.
All the IFR knowledge you need, in one place.
Updated for 2025. FAA and EASA.
PHYSICAL FORMAT.
All the IFR knowledge you need, in one place.
Updated for 2025. FAA and EASA.
PDF FORMAT.
