Rod’s IFR Pilot's Handbook for PC

★ ★ ★ Rod’s IFR Pilot's Handbook Overview

What is Rod’s IFR Pilot's Handbook?

Rod Machado’s Instrument Pilot’s Handbook – Second Edition is a comprehensive guide for pilots who want to learn about instrument flying. The book covers everything from the basics of instrument flying to advanced techniques that even professional pilots will find useful. The book is written in a clear and concise manner, making it easy for readers to understand complex concepts. It is also up-to-date with the latest information on GPS, glass cockpits, data uplinks, and other new technologies and techniques.

Software Features and Description

1. From how the basic aircraft instruments really work through what's inside a thunderstorm and how a GPS approach works, Machado teaches IFR pilots not just the minimum needed to pass the instrument pilot written exam, but every aspect of IFR flying.

2. Long known for his unique ability to transform difficult concepts into simple-yet-complete explanations, Machado takes both new and experienced IFR pilots on a guided tour of instrument flying, from the basics through subtleties that even many professional pilots will find useful.

3. Rod Machado's Instrument Pilot's Handbook is a teaching tour de force that takes pilots through the complex world of instrument flying.

4. Readers learn how to gauge the thunderstorm potential of a cumulus cloud by estimating the rainfall rate, scan their instruments in a way that provides maximum performance with minimum effort, and keep the needle centered during an ILS or LPV approach by using the sky pointer on the attitude indicator.

5. Rod Machado's Instrument Pilot's Handbook is fun, thorough, and the next best thing to having Rod Machado sit by a pilot's side and talk him through each topic.

6. -Clear, down-to-earth explanations of pertinent FARs, including instrument currency, lost comm, alternate requirements, etc.

7. -Step-by-step explanation of how instrument approach charts are constructed, including MDAs, DAs, procedure turns, etc.

8. This up-to-date text covers the latest information on GPS, glass cockpits, data uplinks, computer-based resources, and other new (and future) technologies and techniques.

9. It is also a rich source of practical information about how real pilots really fly IFR.

10. -Practical understanding of the IFR system, GPS procedures, icing and thunderstorm avoidance, NEXRAD, RADAR, etc.

11. Once again, Machado proves that you can have fun while learning what you need to know in order to fly safely.

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Download and install Rod’s IFR Pilot's Handbook on your computer

GET Compatible PC App

App	Download	Rating	Maker
Rod’s IFR Pilot's Handbook	Get App ↲	5 4.00	Rod Machado

Or follow the guide below to use on PC:

Select Windows version:

Windows 10
Windows 11

Install Rod’s IFR Pilot's Handbook app on your Windows in 4 steps below:

Download an Android emulator for PC:
Get either Bluestacks or the Nox App >> . We recommend Bluestacks because you can easily find solutions online if you run into problems while using it. Download Bluestacks PC software Here >> .

Install the emulator:
On your computer, goto the Downloads folder » click to install Bluestacks.exe or Nox.exe » Accept the License Agreements » Follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation.

Using Rod’s IFR Pilot's Handbook on PC [Windows 10/ 11]:

Open the Emulator app you installed » goto its search bar and search "Rod’s IFR Pilot's Handbook"
The search will reveal the Rod’s IFR Pilot's Handbook app icon. Open, then click "Install".
Once Rod’s IFR Pilot's Handbook is downloaded inside the emulator, locate/click the "All apps" icon to access a page containing all your installed applications including Rod’s IFR Pilot's Handbook.
Now enjoy Rod’s IFR Pilot's Handbook on PC.

Download a Compatible APK for PC

Download	Developer	Rating	Current version
Get APK for PC →	Rod Machado	4.00	2.6

Get Rod’s IFR Pilot's Handbook on Apple macOS

Download	Developer	Reviews	Rating
Get $49.99 on Mac	Rod Machado	5	4.00

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Rod’s IFR Pilot's Handbook functions

- Covers the basics of instrument flying and advanced techniques

- Nearly 1,000 illustrations to help readers understand complex concepts

- Covers the latest information on GPS, glass cockpits, data uplinks, and other new technologies and techniques

- Provides practical information about how real pilots fly IFR

- Includes information on aviation decision making for instrument pilots

- Covers analog and glass (PFD) flight instruments

- Provides detailed procedures for planning an IFR cross-country flight

- Covers navigation methods for VOR, GPS, ADF, and flying approaches to LPV, LNAV, LNAV/VNAV minimums

- Provides clear explanations of pertinent FARs, including instrument currency, lost comm, alternate requirements, etc.

- Explains how instrument approach charts are constructed, including MDAs, DAs, procedure turns, etc.

- Provides practical understanding of the IFR system, GPS procedures, icing and thunderstorm avoidance, NEXRAD, RADAR, etc.

✔ Pros:

- Cheaper and more portable than the paper version

- Easier to read in poorly lit environments

- Built-in magnifying device

- Free updates as they become available

- Simple and straightforward writing style

- Good sense of humor in writing

- Easy to find information with search options

☹ Cons:

- Difficult to read on an iPhone due to small size and layout

- Some content wrapped around graphics, making it harder to read on smaller devices

Top Pcmac Reviews

Good job

By Chip light76 (Pcmac user)

Glad I have the chance to keep this book on my phone for anytime studying. After reading several IFR handbooks, I find this one to be the easiest most straight forward, "this is how it actually happens" books to read on the subject. My only prob with it, as has been mentioned before, is that the book is just a miniature version of the actual book, and with the way he has wrapped so much of the writing around graphics, it makes it very difficult to read on an iPhone. I only suggest that the content gets squared up so that you can zoom and scroll down a column instead having to chase the writing all over the page. Other than that, I definitely would recommend this book as a first read on IFR and then read the the FAA books. It will make the FAA books make much more sense when you get to them.
Highly Recommended for new IFR students and old pros alike!

By KMH2002 (Pcmac user)

OK, first of all I just have to say that Rod Machado is one of my favorite personalities in aviation. If you ever get a chance to hear him speak, don't pass it up! Now on to the review. One of the most daunting tasks for new new (and old) pilots is organizing the seemingly endless sources of information from a multitude of publications. It is always nice to have one "go to" book to begin researching a specific topic (such as flying IFR). That is what I enjoy about Machados books. While the Instrument Pilots Handbook is not the only reference you will need as an instrument student, it does a wonderful job of laying MOST of the information out in a clear, easy to read, humorous book. How many of you have actually sat down and read the FAA Instrument Procedures Handbook? Be honest… It serves a purpose as a reference and source for information but it is not something most people will simply sit and read for entertainment! It also doesn't guide the instrument student through the ENTIRE process of earning an instrument rating like Machados book does so well. Machados Instrument Pilot Handbook is also a very ENJOYABLE book to read! I highly recommend this book to all instrument pilots and students!
Unsurpassed content, painless update

By Gene Croxton (Pcmac user)

This Instrument Pilot's Handbook is the same superb work as it's paper version, only now in e-book form, which offers many advantages. It's cheaper (once you have bought your iPad or similar device), much more portable than the 600+ page paper version, much easier to read in a poorly lit environment, and has it's own built-in magnifying device (the swipe move). Most importantly, you will get free updates as they become available. While updates for the paper versions are posted on Rod's website, it is much less time-consuming (and neater) to just download the latest version, which I just did. A prior review claimed the display is portrait only. This is not the case on the iPad, which provides both portrait and landscape views. The same reviewer lamented the lack of hot links, movies, or animation. My take is that these features are secondary to the content, and their absence does not diminish the value of this extraordinarily comprehensive, well written, and beautifully illustrated book
Great tool all around

By Djohnson9109 (Pcmac user)

From reading Rod's materials, I have found that he has a good sense of humor in his writing. He is able to bring sometimes dull material to life with words. Rod is also able to take complex things that are hard to understand in the FAA terms, and write them in simple English allowing the student to better understand the material. Its great for reference while in the cockpit. The app is very nicely laid out so finding things is a breeze. You can search by chapter, page number, or by searching for keywords. The app allows you to bookmark some of your favorite pages for easy viewing. The only reason I do not give this five stars is because the app has such high resolution images, its very "jumpy" when switching pages. Its not a nice, clean swipe from page to page, especially when going from the front cover. Thanks Rod for the great reference tool!!