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AI.XI.A.R6FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Risk management

Instrument Interpretation.

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Instrument Interpretation.

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Cross-check and proper instrument interpretation are essential components of “attitude instrument flying” that enables student pilots to accurately visualize the aircraft’s attitude at all times. System or instrument failure is usually identified by a warning indicator or an inconsistency between indications on the attitude indicator, supporting performance instruments, and instruments at the other pilot station, if so equipped. The pilot must trust the flight instruments concerning the aircraft’s attitude regardless of intuition or visual interpretation.

FAA references

  1. IPH App. A (p. A-4) — FAA-H-8083-16B
  2. IFH ch. 7 (p. 7-30) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  3. IPH App. A (p. A-3) — FAA-H-8083-16B
  4. RMH ch. 1 (p. 1-2) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  5. IFH ch. 6 (p. 6-5) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  6. IFH ch. 7 (p. 7-34) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  7. AFH ch. 5, UPRT Training Core Concepts (p. 5-5) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  8. IFH App. B (p. B-1) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  9. IFH, Training for the Instrument Rating — FAA-H-8083-15B
  10. IFH ch. 7 (p. 7-24) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  11. AIH ch. 9 (p. 9-10) — FAA-H-8083-9B
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