Where can I learn how to use instruments?

Really want to 'graduate' from the 152 and get into other aircraft with instruments but I just have no idea how to use them. I feel that going through the 152 training taught me things about real flying and I want that experience with instruments as well. Navigation specifically, and also radio usage. Where can I find out how to use this stuff?

Really want to 'graduate' from the 152 and get into other aircraft with instruments but I just have no idea how to use them. I feel that going through the 152 training taught me things about real flying and I want that experience with instruments as well. Navigation specifically, and also radio usage. Where can I find out how to use this stuff?

There's a great book for FSX which covers pretty much everything. A lot would be transferable except the key presses would be different. Its called Microsoft Flight Simulator X for pilots, Real world Training. Written by Jeff Van West and Kevin Lane-cummings.

 

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The Microsoft Flight Simulator X For Pilots book should be on the bookshelf for everyone who wants to move past the game-play level of flight sim, a great book no matter what simulator you fly. Otherwise, YouTube is your friend - lots of tutorials on Instrument Flying Rules and how instruments work.

There are also tons of youtube videos on the subject. I love that people are in the forums that have never owned a flight sim before! It's nice to see our community getting new blood for the first time in a long time! Welcome aboard!

In addition to the sources mentioned above, you can read FAA publications online for free. https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/ has many FAA handbooks and manuals that can teach you a lot, including the Airplane Flying Handbook https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/airplane_handbook/, the Instrument Flying Handbook (PDF), the Instrument Procedures Handbook https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/instrument_procedures_handbook/, the Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/phak/ and more.

 

You can also take the instrument rating lessons in FSX or FS2004, if you have one of those.

This guys Youtube channel has very basic instructions for glass cockpits for MSFS to get you going.

P Gatcomb

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGWd_NMbp7GxMg4bZO65heQ

This site is quite outdated sim-wise, but has a lot of good info on instrument navigation:

 

http://navfltsm.addr.com/index.htm

 

You can get current VFR and IFR digital charts for the US from the FAA site, as the ones on that site are outdated:

 

https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/digital_products/