Instrument Procedures Handbook

Instrument Procedures Handbook PDF

This handbook supersedes FAA-H-8261-16A, Instrument Procedures Handbook, dated 2015. It is designed as a technical

reference for all pilots who operate under instrument flight rules (IFR) in the National Airspace System (NAS). It expands

and updates information contained in the FAA-H-8083-15B, Instrument Flying Handbook, and introduces advanced

information for IFR operations. Instrument flight instructors, instrument pilots, and instrument students will also find this

handbook a valuable resource since it is used as a reference for the Airline Transport Pilot and Instrument Knowledge Tests

and for the Practical Test Standards. 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.

This handbook conforms to pilot training and certification concepts established by the Federal Aviation Administration

(FAA). The discussion and explanations reflect the most commonly used instrument procedures. Occasionally, the word

“must”or similar language is used where the desired action is deemed critical. The use of such language is not intended

to add to, interpret, or relieve pilots of their responsibility imposed by Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR).

It is essential for persons using this handbook to also become familiar with and apply the pertinent parts of 14 CFR and

the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM). The CFR, AIM, this handbook, AC 00-2.15, Advisory Circular Checklist, which

transmits the current status of FAA advisory circulars, and other FAA technical references are available via the internet

at the FAA Home Page http://www.faa.gov. Information regarding the purchase of FAA subscription aeronautical

navigation products, such as charts, Chart Supplements (including the Airport/Facility Directory), and other publications

can be accessed at http://faacharts.faa.gov.