***Meaning*** :: <u>I</u>nstrument <u>F</u>lying <u>H</u>andbook ***Link*** :: [FAA-H-8083-15B, Instrument Flying Handbook](https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/FAA-H-8083-15B.pdf) ***Description*** :: `= this.link` ***Author*** :: [[FAA]] #### Key Quotes * This Instrument Flying Handbook is designed for use by instrument flight instructors and pilots preparing for instrument rating tests * All of the aeronautical knowledge and skills required to operate in instrument meteorological conditions ([[IMC]]) are detailed. * Chapters are dedicated to * human and aerodynamic factors affecting instrument flight, * the flight instruments, attitude instrument flying for airplanes, basic flight maneuvers used in IMC, attitude instrument flying for helicopters, * navigation systems, the [[National Airspace System]] ([[NAS]]), the air traffic control ([[ATC]]) system, instrument flight rules (IFR) flight procedures, and * IFR emergencies. * Clearance shorthand and an integrated instrument lesson guide are also included. #source #acronym #handbook/ifh