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Instrument Rating Made Easy
Introduction
Promo Video (2:19)
Course Introduction (6:45)
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What is Expected (2:54)
Study Material (8:25)
Course Format (6:20)
How to study for this course (5:19)
How to get help (4:18)
Tips for success (4:01)
Pilot Supplies Recommendations
Flashcards to help you study
How to Access Videos Offline (mobile devices only) (2:27)
How to get the Written Exam Endorsement (5:05)
Pilot Qualifications
Chapter Overview (1:16)
The Instrument Rating (5:40)
Certification requirements (1:24)
Using Simulators (4:28)
FAA Knowledge Test (4:21)
Actual vs Simulated Conditions (2:18)
Logging Time (2:08)
Record Keeping (3:15)
Privileges and Limitations (1:23)
Medical Certificates (2:38)
Basic Med (4:30)
Personal Minimums (1:18)
Recency of Experience (5:07)
Proficiency vs Currency (1:36)
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Airplane Systems
Chapter Overview (3:29)
Learn more about the Cessna 172 aircraft
Introduction (3:50)
Types of Icing (7:13)
Effect of Icing on Airfoils (8:51)
Ice on the Tail (4:33)
Dealing with Ice on the Tailplane (1:54)
Icing on Critical Systems (2:04)
Anti-icing/Deicing (2:32)
Deicing Boots (2:53)
Other Anti Icing/Deicing Devices (3:29)
Limitations (2:54)
Human Factors (5:45)
Test your knowledge of Systems (Part 1)
Test your knowledge of Systems (Part 2)
Scenario-Based Training - Aircraft System
Flight Instruments
Chapter Overview (4:07)
Pitot Static System (4:06)
Altimeter (Part 1) (3:57)
Altimeter (Part 2) (4:37)
Altimeter (Part 3) (4:27)
Altimeter (Part 4) (7:18)
Effect of Non-Standard Pressure and Temperature (4:25)
Types of Altitude (4:25)
Test your knowledge of Instruments (Part 1)
Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) (4:21)
Airspeed Indicator (4:58)
Airspeed Indicator Markings (3:52)
Pitot-Static Blockage (7:02)
Test your knowledge of Instruments (Part 2)
Gyroscopic Instruments: Principles of Operation (6:57)
Gyroscopic Instruments: Sources of Power (2:43)
Attitude Indicator (3:57)
Heading Indicator (2:06)
Turn Indicator (4:24)
Magnetic Compass (2:10)
Compass Errors: Variation (4:10)
Compass Errors: Deviation (2:48)
Electronic Flight Displays (EFD) (Part 1) (3:55)
Electronic Flight Displays (EFD) (Part 2) (4:43)
Test your knowledge of Instruments (Part 3)
Scenario-Based Training - Flight Instruments
Attitude Flying
Chapter Overview (4:22)
Control and Performance (4:55)
Primary and Supporting (1:43)
Pitch Control (Intro) (4:11)
Pitch Control: Straight & Level (Part 1) (5:29)
Pitch Control: Straight & Level (Part 2) (3:47)
Pitch Control: Straight & Level (Rule of Thumbs) (4:07)
Pitch Control: Straight & Level: Primary Instruments (1:55)
Pitch Control: Straight Climb & Descent (5:44)
Pitch Control: Level Turns (0:42)
Test your knowledge of Attitude Flying (Part 1)
Bank Control (Intro) (2:38)
Bank Control: Straight and Level (2:57)
Bank Control: Straight Climb and Descent & Level Turns (6:51)
Test your knowledge of Attitude Flying (Part 2)
Compass: Turning Errors (5:42)
Compass: Acceleration Errors (1:36)
Test your knowledge of Attitude Flying (Part 3)
Power Control (2:03)
Power Control, learn your settings. (2:13)
Power Control: Straight Climb and Descent (0:55)
Trim Control (1:55)
Recap of Primary Instruments (2:24)
Instrument Cross Check (6:04)
Unusual Attitudes (4:05)
Simulator Exercise: Identify Primary Instruments (0:40)
Required Inspections (3:56)
Rule of Thumbs Cheatsheet (1:16)
Test your knowledge of Attitude Flying (Part 4)
Scenario-Based Training - Attitude Flying
Navigational Equipment
Chapter Overview (3:36)
Private Pilot Recap (4:59)
Ground Based Navigation Introduction (3:46)
VOR Introduction (5:07)
VOR/NAV Receiver (2:42)
TO vs FR Flag (Part 1) (4:55)
TO vs FR Flag (Part 2) (5:06)
Tracking and Intercepting VOR (4:33)
Test your knowledge of Nav Equipment (Part 1)
Horizontal Situation Indication (HSI) (5:41)
HSI Examples (2:57)
HSI FAA Questions (Part 1) (3:49)
HSI FAA Questions (Part 2) (5:04)
60-to-1 rule (6:19)
Test your knowledge of Nav Equipment (Part 2)
VOR Operational Errors (1:20)
VOR Accuracy Check (2:03)
VOT Check (1:55)
Certified Checkpoints (2:11)
Dual VOR Accuracy Check (2:47)
VOR Limitations (2:54)
VOR on the IFR Charts (0:56)
Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) (2:26)
GPS (5:13)
Test your knowledge of Nav Equipment (Part 3)
Regulations
Chapter Overview (4:55)
PPL Regulation Recap (Part 1) (4:28)
PPL Regulation Recap (Part 2) (4:44)
PPL Regulation Recap (Part 3) (4:07)
PPL Regulation Recap (Part 4 (5:05)
PPL Regulation Recap (Part 5) (4:28)
Test your knowledge of Regulations (Part 1)
Preflight Action & Electronic Devices (5:32)
Fuel and Alternate Airport Requirements (4:28)
Alternate Airports Minima (2:49)
Instruments and Equipment Required (2:13)
Test your knowledge of Regulations (Part 2)
Operating in Class B & VOR Equipment Check (2:19)
Simulated Instrument Flying (1:52)
ATC Clearance and Flight plans (2:11)
Minimum Altitudes (4:16)
IFR Cruising Altitudes (5:30)
IFR Communications (1:35)
Test your knowledge of Regulations (Part 3)
IFR Use of GPS (5:08)
What is a suitable RNAV System (1:52)
Test your knowledge of Regulations (Part 4)
How do you like the course so far?
Airport Operations & Radio Communications
Chapter Overview (2:29)
IFR Flight Plan (3:53)
Clearances (Part 1) (6:33)
Clearances (Part 2) (7:24)
Test your knowledge of Airport Operations (Part 1)
Pilot Responsibilities (Part 1) (3:04)
Pilot Responsibilities (Part 2) (4:31)
Communication Equipment Failure (4:57)
Malfunction Reports & Emergencies (4:06)
Test your knowledge of Airport Operations (Part 2)
Runway Markings (4:52)
LAHSO Operation (2:38)
ILS Critical Area (1:40)
Airport Signs (3:26)
Airport Beacon (1:37)
Test your knowledge of Airport Operations (Part 3)
Approach Lights (3:58)
Airport Lights (2:25)
3D Airport (Part 1) (5:44)
3D Airport (Part 2) (3:37)
Control of Airport Lighting (1:14)
Wake Turbulence Avoidance (4:32)
Test your knowledge of Airport Operations (Part 4)
Scenario-Based Training
Airspace and Charts
Chapter Overview (4:39)
Low Altitude Charts Overview (4:08)
Airport Information (5:34)
Navigation Aids (6:21)
Airways (3:29)
Reporting Points (1:30)
Minimum Enroute Altitude (5:26)
Test your knowledge of Airspace & Charts (Part 1)
MOCA, MRA, and MCA (4:26)
MTA and OROCA (3:10)
Test your knowledge of Airspace & Charts (Part 2)
Distances (5:01)
Airspace (5:08)
High Altitude Charts (2:31)
Airport Depiction (7:13)
Test your knowledge of Airspace & Charts (Part 3)
Scenario-Based Training
IFR Procedures
Chapter Overview (4:44)
Departure Airport Considerations (2:34)
Takeoff Minimums (3:16)
Departure Procedures - Introduction (7:35)
Departure Procedures - Depictions (6:03)
Departure Procedures - Typical FAA Questions (5:11)
Test your knowledge of IFR Procedures (Part 1)
Arrival Procedures - Introduction (4:11)
Arrival Procedures - Depiction (6:10)
Test your knowledge of IFR Procedures (Part 2)
Holding - Introduction (5:35)
Holding - Clearance (2:20)
Holding - Entry Procedures (5:10)
Holding - Solve FAA Questions (5:04)
Holding - Typical FAA Questions (4:23)
Holding - Wind Correction (3:03)
Details of a Full Hold (5:40)
Hold in the Simulator (10:49)
DME Arcs (4:24)
Test your knowledge of IFR Procedures (Part 3)
Approaches
Chapter Overview (6:22)
Definitions (7:34)
Approach Segments (2:09)
Approach Segments: Feeder Route (1:59)
Approach Segments: Initial Approach (8:28)
Test your knowledge of Approaches (Part 1)
Approach Segments: Intermediate Approach (2:33)
Approach Segments: Final Approach (3:29)
Types of Approaches (Intro) (2:10)
Visual & Contact Approaches (3:48)
Non-Precision Approach (Intro) (2:19)
Non-Precision Approaches (NDB, VOR, LOC) (4:40)
Non-Precision Approaches (RNAV) (6:31)
Precision Approaches (8:12)
Straight-In, Circling, and Sidestep Approaches (6:58)
Test your knowledge of Approaches (Part 2)
Reading the Charts: Heading Section (3:10)
Reading the Charts: Pilot Briefing (2:37)
Test your knowledge of Approaches (Part 3)
Reading the Charts: Plan View (2:32)
Test your knowledge of Approaches (Part 4)
Reading the Charts: Profile View (4:23)
Test your knowledge of Approaches (Part 5)
Feet Per Min Calculations (4:38)
Test your knowledge of Approaches (Part 6)
Reading the Charts: Landing Minimums (4:06)
Reading the Charts: Airport Sketch (2:35)
Landing Under IFR (6:03)
Test your knowledge of Approaches (Part 7)
Missed Approach Segment (6:47)
Test your knowledge of Approaches (Part 8)
Preparing for the approach (4:50)
Flying the Approach (2:37)
About Regulation (1:09)
Instruments View (1:56)
The Approach Control Environment (3:50)
Test your knowledge of Approaches (Part 9)
Aviation Weather
Chapter Overview (3:52)
Atmosphere (3:37)
Atmospheric Pressure (4:13)
Pressure Altitude (Part 1) (4:24)
Pressure Altitude (Part 2) (3:06)
Density Altitude (3:49)
Wind - Pressure Gradients (5:30)
Wind - Coriolis Force (2:33)
Wind - Surface Friction (3:46)
Current and Turbulences (4:56)
Land and Sea Breeze (1:44)
Low-Level Windshear (2:51)
Test your knowledge of Weather (Part 1)
Relative Humidity (6:13)
Temperature/Dew Point Relationship (2:05)
How Air Reaches Saturation (1:58)
Radiation & Advection Fog (2:57)
Upslope & Steam Fog (4:09)
Stability (Introduction) (5:09)
Adiabatic Lapse Rate (6:49)
Stability of an Air Mass (3:58)
Test your knowledge of Weather (Part 2)
Vertical Motion (2:59)
Temperature Inversion (2:06)
Clouds (3:52)
Cloud Base Calculation (2:27)
Ceiling and Visibility (2:31)
Test your knowledge of Weather (Part 3)
Thunderstorms (2:14)
Test your knowledge of Weather (Part 4)
Precipitations (2:39)
Jet Stream (1:25)
Air Mass Characteristics (1:25)
Fronts (5:41)
Test your knowledge of Weather (Part 5)
Aviation Weather Services
Introduction (2:22)
Service Outlets (2:20)
METAR (Part 1) (4:44)
METAR (Part 2) (4:40)
Typical FAA Questions (2:27)
ATIS (2:01)
PIREP (3:53)
Test your knowledge of Weather Services (Part 1)
TAF (5:01)
AIRMET, SIGMET, Conv. SIGMET (5:36)
Test your knowledge of Weather Services (Part 2)
Wind & Temp Aloft (6:59)
Graphical Forecast for Aviation (GFA) (6:57)
Test your knowledge of Weather Services (Part 3)
Prognostic Charts (Part 1) (6:42)
Prognostic Charts (Part 2) (7:59)
Radar Observations (3:37)
aviationweather.gov (24:48)
Test your knowledge of Weather Services (Part 4)
Scenario-Based Training - Weather
Emergency Operations
Chapter Overview (1:53)
Regulation Overview (3:04)
Instruments Failure (5:19)
Pilot Considerations (2:37)
Instrument Failure Considerations (4:32)
Emergency Procedures (2:25)
Human Factors
Chapter Overview (3:38)
How the lungs work (2:15)
Hypoxia (Part 1) (5:02)
Hypoxia (Part 2) (7:08)
Hyperventilation (2:11)
Middle Ear and Sinus Problems (5:17)
Vestibular System (3:56)
Vestibular Illusions (Part 1) (6:09)
Vestibular Illusions (Part 2) (4:57)
Test your knowledge of Human Factors (Part 1)
Visual Illusions (5:44)
Optical Illusions (4:44)
Motion Sickness (2:17)
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning (1:46)
Dehydration (3:49)
Stress & Fatigue (5:32)
Drugs & Alcohol (1:49)
Decompression Sickness (3:48)
Vision in Flight (6:38)
Effective Scanning (1:36)
Test your knowledge of Human Factors (Part 2)
ADM
Chapter Overview (4:07)
Decision Making Process (5:13)
CRM and SRM (4:50)
Hazard & Risk (4:44)
Test your knowledge of ADM (Part 1)
Risk Assessment and Mitigation (6:23)
Risk Management (4:43)
The PAVE Checklist (1:32)
The 5 Ps (1:46)
The DECIDE Model (2:49)
Operation Pitfalls (8:29)
Stress Management & Situational Awareness (2:04)
Common Accident Factors (2:55)
Test your knowledge of ADM (Part 2)
Scenario-Based Training - Human Factors
Final FAA Practice Exam
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