The Finer Points of IFR

Course Description

A fun and informative look at an airlines pilot’s tips on the finer points of IFR flying and operating your aircraft within the ATC system.  While the geared towards instrument flying, this presentation has useful information for any pilot that flies within the ATC system.

Topics include:

• IFR flight planning
• Clearances
• Instrument scan techniques
• ATC communications
• Instrument approach techniques
• SID and STAR procedures
• Staying instrument current and more

Presenter

Gary Schank is a recently retired Boeing 737 Captain with Delta Airlines.  For over 29 years he has flown Boeing, McDonnell-Douglas and Airbus airliners all over the world. Type Ratings:  Boeing 737, Airbus A-330, DC-9, EMB-145, CE-500, SA-227. Captain Schank was an Instructor/Line Check Airman for the airlines and is also a Certified Flight Instructor (CFII-MEI), a FAASTeam Representative, has published articles in several aviation publications, is an owner of a Bonanza A36, is a member of Flying Musicians Association, and is a practicing attorney.