IL.XIII.B.K1d
KnowledgeFlight instruments as they relate to:
Proper instrument cross-check techniques
From the FAA library
- Chapter 8: Helicopter Attitude Instrument Flying › Straight Climbs (Constant Airspeed and Constant Rate) › Level Off
Level Off The level off from a constant airspeed climb must be…
- Chapter 7, Section I: Airplane Basic Flight Maneuvers › Turns › Change of Airspeed During Turns
proper execution requires rapid cross-check and interpretation as well as smooth control. Proficiency in the maneuver also contributes to confidence in the instruments during attitude and power changes involved in more complex maneuvers. Pitch and power control techniques…
- Chapter 8: Helicopter Attitude Instrument Flying › Turns › Change of Airspeed in Turns
proper execution requires a rapid cross-check and interpretation, as well as smooth control. Proficiency in the maneuver also contributes to confidence in the instruments during attitude and power changes involved in more complex maneuvers. Pitch and power control techniques…
- Chapter 7, Section II: Airplane Basic Flight Maneuvers › Straight Climbs and Descents › Leveling Off
deviation. The continuous changing of the pitch attitude delays the recovery process. 4. Failure to utilize effective trim techniques. If control pressures have to be held by the pilot, validation of the initial correction is impossible if the pitch ... flightpaths takes longer. Learn pitch and power settings in order to expedite changing the flightpath. 6. Failure to cross-check both airspeed and vertical speed prior to making adjustments to pitch and or power. It is possible that a change…
- Chapter 7, Section I: Airplane Basic Flight Maneuvers › Straight-and-Level Flight › Turn Coordinator
actually a separate instrument, conveniently located under the miniature aircraft because the two instruments are used together. The ball instrument indicates the quality of the turn. If the ball is off-center, the airplane is slipping or skidding. That ... ball and correct the slip. At the same time, apply right aileron pressure as necessary to level the wings, cross-checking the heading indicator and attitude indicator while centering the ball. If the wings are level and the ball…
- Chapter 7, Section I: Airplane Basic Flight Maneuvers › Unusual Attitudes and Recoveries › Common Errors in Unusual Attitudes
properly trimmed. A flight deck interruption when holding pressures can easily lead to inadvertent entry into unusual attitudes. 2 Disorganized flight deck. Hunting for charts, logs, computers, etc., can seriously distract attention from the instruments. 3. Slow cross-check ... instruments. 5. Failure to practice basic instrument skills. All of the errors noted in connection with basic instrument skills are aggravated during unusual attitude recoveries until the elementary skills have been mastered. Instrument Takeoff Competency in instrument takeoffs will provide…