The Federal Aviation Administration’s Instrument Flying Handbook provides pilots, student pilots, aviation instructors, and controllers with the knowledge and skills required to operate in instrument meteorological conditions. This up- to-date edition is illustrated with full-color graphics and photographs, and covers topics such as basic atmospheric science, the air traffic control system, spatial disorientation, and optical illusions, flight support systems, and emergency responses. Since many questions on FAA exams are taken directly from the information presented in this text, Instrument Flying Handbook is a great study guide for potential pilots looking for certification, and the perfect gift for any aircraft or aeronautical buff.
I hate how you cannot just have this, but also the IPH and then even so that’s STILL NOT ENOUGH!! Even with the electronic version where I had ctrl+F I couldn’t find half the shit I needed for grounds or, god forbid, my written and checkride. Jesus Christ just SHOW ME THE ASSIGNED CLIMB GRADIENTS BY ALTITUDE!! STOP MAKING ME JUMP THROUGH HOOPS FAA!!!
A great refresher on approach plates and effective ways to preform the control and performance concept of flying. Very rudimentary, but a great rebaseline.
Between this and the Instrument Flying Handbook, everything you need to pass the FAA's Instrument written exam. Could be usefully supplemented with, say, the Jeppesen book, which has many useful graphics, but a good basic resource.