--- title: "Rod’s IFR Pilot's Handbook - Reviews, Revenue and Downloads in United States | Apple App Store" description: "Rod Machado’s Instrument Pilot’s Handbook – Second Edition, 626 full color pages Rod Machado's Instrument Pilot's Handbook is a teaching tour de force that takes pilots through the complex world of i" --- # Rod’s IFR Pilot's Handbook — United States ![Rod’s IFR Pilot's Handbook App Icon](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple221/v4/8a/1e/a5/8a1ea54e-f9c0-14f8-3f05-55c331430781/AppIcon-0-0-1x_U007emarketing-0-11-0-85-220.png/434x0w.png) **Developer:** [Rod Machado](https://apptail.io/developer/rod-machado-bMuc) (United States) **Category:** Books **Rating:** 4.2/5 (6 ratings) **Price:** $49.99 **Bundle ID:** com.rodmachado.ifr-handbook **Store:** Apple App Store **Country:** United States **Version:** 2.7 (released 2026-01-26) **Original Release:** 2010-11-05 **Languages:** English **App Store Link:** [Download on Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/app/id399662879) **AppTail Page:** [https://apptail.io/app/rods-ifr-pilots-handbook-eFDk/united-states](https://apptail.io/app/rods-ifr-pilots-handbook-eFDk/united-states) ## Rod’s IFR Pilot's Handbook Description Rod Machado’s Instrument Pilot’s Handbook – Second Edition, 626 full color pages Rod Machado's Instrument Pilot's Handbook is a teaching tour de force that takes pilots through the complex world of instrument flying. 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. He turns complexity into curiosity. Nearly 1,000 illustrations shine further light on the topic at hand. 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. 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. It is also a rich source of practical information about how real pilots really fly IFR. 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. There's flying by the book, and then there's flying by THIS book. 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. Once again, Machado proves that you can have fun while learning what you need to know in order to fly safely. As a comprehensive information source book, these pages include: -Simplification of the FAA’s instrument scan concepts and an easy-to-use, cockpit-practical instrument scan technique -Latest information on aviation decision making for instrument pilots -Detailed understanding of analog and glass (PFD) flight instruments -Detailed procedures for planning an IFR cross-country flight -Easy to apply navigation methods for VOR, GPS, ADF and for flying approaches to LPV, LNAV, LNAV/VNAV minimums -Clear, down-to-earth explanations of pertinent FARs, including instrument currency, lost comm, alternate requirements, etc. -Step-by-step explanation of how instrument approach charts are constructed, including MDAs, DAs, procedure turns, etc. -Practical understanding of the IFR system, GPS procedures, icing and thunderstorm avoidance, NEXRAD, RADAR, etc. ## Rod’s IFR Pilot's Handbook Screenshots - [Screenshot 1](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple113/v4/ef/f2/ed/eff2ed81-f1ab-31c2-f38e-78d8b282c593/pr_source.png/1242x2688.png) - [Screenshot 2](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple123/v4/68/23/75/682375ac-9a75-bb95-d806-8c3b79d226b6/pr_source.png/1242x2688.png) - [Screenshot 3](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple123/v4/68/56/7e/68567eff-4e34-cb6b-202f-bbed90d5c9e0/pr_source.png/1242x2688.png) - [Screenshot 4](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple113/v4/37/52/ad/3752adb4-c216-49a6-54d4-eb56431f70a5/pr_source.png/1242x2688.png) ## Rod’s IFR Pilot's Handbook Rating Breakdown in United States - 5 stars: 3 (50%) - 4 stars: 2 (33%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 1 (17%) - 1 stars: 0 (0%) ## Rod’s IFR Pilot's Handbook Reviews in United States ### ****- "Great Book!" However, the only problem have with this is that I cannot highlight and annotate. -- FreightDog77, 2021-05-01 ### ****- "Fantastic Book, unparalleled explanations, but unable to highlight and annotate" Fantastic Book, unparalleled explanations, but unable to highlight and annotate. That's the only downside. -- JCH84, 2017-12-20 ### **--- "Why not just sell the book?" First, this is almost pointless on an iPhone as it is too small to read. Second, while it could look nice on an iPad you cannot view it in portorat format so you are constently scrolling in order to read each page. In the end why have an app in order to view a book? Why not just sell this as a book in the iTunes book store? -- RippleMaker, 2016-11-08 ### **--- "Merely a PDF with zero features" No index, poor search function, cannot select, copy, or highlight text... What's the point of a text book if you can't highlight what's important to YOU for review. Very disappointed. -- RJ,37, 2013-05-10 ### ****- "Good job" 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. -- Chip light76, 2012-05-21 ### ****- "Great tool all around" 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!! -- Djohnson9109, 2011-11-14 ### ***** "The best reference out there" I have taught hundreds of instrument students over the years, and I always recommend this text to my clients. Rod has a wonderful style of communicating; the books are easy to read, and he does a great job of keeping them up-to-date. You will find that he has packed a ton of great info into the pages. I use it regularly as a reference in my teaching. -- Cammmmmmmmie, 2011-11-14 ### ***** "An wonderful resource to use alongside your flight planning software!" I used Rod's app as my primary study guide while studying for my instrument written exam and scored 100%!!!! I now use the app on my iPad as a reference guide when I am looking at planning a trip somewhere I have not been to before. The App is loaded full of extra helpful tidbits that highlight important things you should know as an instrument pilot. If you are like me and hate looking at FAA manuals written in a black/white boring manner than Rod's book/app will bring a smile to your face. It is written in a colorful manner that brings home the point to many hard to understand topics. Thanks Rod for making this available on my iPad!! -- rnutt4u, 2011-11-12 ### ***** "Highly Recommended for new IFR students and old pros alike!" 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! -- KMH2002, 2011-11-12 ### **--- "Speechless" I have to admit this book is extremely annoying to read. The author has the most mindless sense of humor and nary a paragraph can pass without some juvenile rambling that is supposed to be funny. I wish I did not buy this as I prefer the dry FAA manual to this nonsense. -- Kaptain Ron, 2011-10-20 [View all Rod’s IFR Pilot's Handbook reviews and detailed analytics on AppTail](https://app.apptail.io/signup?utm_campaign=ai-crawl&utm_content=reviews) ## Apps Similar to Rod’s IFR Pilot's Handbook - [CloudLibrary](https://apptail.io/app/cloudlibrary-XFb/united-states) - [Hoopla: Your Library Anywhere](https://apptail.io/app/hoopla-your-library-anywhere-UVc/united-states) - [Textron Aviation 1View](https://apptail.io/app/textron-aviation-1view-krdb/united-states) - [Wuxiaworld - Online Novels](https://apptail.io/app/wuxiaworld-online-novels-cAFb/united-states) - [Book Tracker: Bookie](https://apptail.io/app/book-tracker-bookie-UcDc/united-states) - [Literati Kids](https://apptail.io/app/literati-kids-wkxd/united-states) - [YOGABODY Members](https://apptail.io/app/yogabody-members-OZue/united-states) - [Everything Explained](https://apptail.io/app/everything-explained-VBel/united-states) - [ASA Library](https://apptail.io/app/asa-library-SHQm/united-states) - [Holy Bible, KJV Bible + Audio](https://apptail.io/app/holy-bible-kjv-bible-audio-hCBp/united-states) --- ## About AppTail [AppTail](https://apptail.io) is a mobile app intelligence platform providing app analytics, ASO (App Store Optimization) tools, keyword tracking, competitor analysis, revenue estimates, and review monitoring for iOS App Store apps. 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