TC 3-04.5 covers the basic principles, understanding, and guidelines for Army aviators performing instrument flight in foreign or domestic airspace. It contains basic instrument equipment, charts and publications understanding, planning, procedure, and communication.
The principal audience for TC 3-04.5 is all Army aviators. Trainers and educators throughout the Army will also use this publication.
TC 3-04.5 presents fundamentals, procedures, and techniques for instrument flying that are essential to the effective conduct of military operations and creates the ability to enable commanders to make risk decisions in less-than-optimal weather while preserving combat power. This publication is written for Army aircrews to develop a fundamental understanding of knowledge and skills necessary to operate in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). TC 3-04.5 is an excellent reference for Army aircrews.
TC 3-04.5 facilitates adherence to AR 95-1 by providing guidance and procedures for standard Army instrument flying.
IN COLOR
This book is a “Mini” (half the size of a piece of paper).
A popular size to carry anywhere (briefcase, large pocket, purse) but the print is large enough for easy reading. The binding is with coil, allowing easy flipping of pages without jamming.
The color covers are laminated for weather protection with black and white inside printing.
(A BIG size version (8 1/2 inch by 11 inch, the same size as a regular sheet of paper) is on this website too)