The Complete Advanced Pilot, A Combined Commercial & Instrument Course combines these two phases in flight training to produce a seamless, effective method for efficient training. The best way to expedite the Instrument and Commercial certification process. Review questions follow each chapter.

With this definition, Bob Gardner introduces The Complete Advanced Pilot, his textbook written for the many pilots who streamline their efforts by preparing for the instrument rating and the commercial certificate simultaneously.

Taking and passing an FAA Knowledge Exam is required for the instrument rating and the commercial certificate. Using these tests as the premise for learning, Gardner applies practical information so readers are not only prepared for their exams, but also for the cockpit. He augments the required aeronautical knowledge by giving specific tips and techniques, checklists and mnemonic devices, and sound advice from personal experience. Each chapter concludes with sample questions taken directly from the FAA tests, and a comprehensive glossary and index are included as well as useful aviation website links.

With the author's approachable yet concise writing style, readers will be able to quickly grasp the subjects, pass the required tests and checkrides, and have an operational understanding of instrument flying and the commercial ticket that they can take to the cockpit.