Florida: Stuart author writes about instrument pilot training

"Teaching Confidence in the Clouds" is Tom

Gilmore's first book.

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If you've ever wanted to learn how to fly, Tom Gilmore has written a book that could help.

"Teaching Confidence in the Clouds" is about instrument pilot training using desktop flight simulators. It begins with a history of instrument flight and how it has developed to overcome the dangerous aspects associated with flying in the clouds.

"Flying in clouds without a visual reference to the outside horizon requires a pilot to totally trust the flight instruments and neglect any internal feeling of what altitude in which the aircraft might be flying," Gilmore said. "Many early pilots died by flying by the seat of their pants."

The book is available online at Amazon.com, Google Books and www.asa2fly.com. You also can visit www.stuartjets.com.

Q: What inspired you to write?

A: I was contacted by a major aviation publishing company to write this book based on my lengthy flying experience and the knowledge I had gained using desktop flight simulators in training my students.

Q: Who do you think would most enjoy your book?

A: Pilots seeking to earn the instrument rating, flight instructors wanting to learn new techniques and even people who might be interested in learning to fly.

Q: What other books have you written?

A: This is the only book I have written; however, I have had many articles published in several aviation magazines.

Q: What is your favorite book?

A: "Fate is the Hunter" by Ernest Gann has to top the list. A really great author and pilot Robert Buck also wrote two excellent books, "Weather Flying" and "North Star Over My Shoulder."

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