This book will train pilots based on scenarios instead of tasks. Train Like You Fly: A Flight Instructor's Guide to Scenario - Based Training is an informative introduction to the concept of scenario-based training is an informative introduction to the concept of scenario-based training, and should nudge any reader out of comfort zone centered around teaching tasks, encouraging them to think more about this approach to flight training. The book covers a broad range of topics in its 200-plus pages. These include an introduction and definition of scenario-based training, how to redesign a syllabus to include this method of instructing, how debriefing and evaluation differ with SBT, using weather in SBT, and a step-by-step guide to how SBT can be incorporated into training.

Adding to the book's general tone are chapters on instrument training, advanced training, and CFI training using scenarios. Throughout the book are useful tools, such as risk assessment checklists, debriefing forms, and syllabus suggestion is. McMahon also recognizes the abundance of advanced technology in today's training fleet Aden suggests ideas on how to incorporate those tools into training. Autopilots, for example, are presented as an aid, and not just a piece of dead weight through private training.