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Starting Instrument training and not sure where to start

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I am a brand new Private pilot and want to start Instrument training soon. I was wondering what would I need to study before and what would I need to purchase (charts, books, etc.)?

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  1. Russ Roslewski on Apr 28, 2019

    Best idea is to ask that question of the instructor or school you plan to use. They will likely have a syllabus and can recommend books and other materials that will fit with that syllabus.

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  2. Dave M on Apr 30, 2019

    I’d start with looking at the Instrument Flying Handbook and the Instrument Procedures Handbook.

    Both can be found on the FAA’s website:
    https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/

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