AI.XI.E.K5FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Knowledge

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Common errors related to this Task.

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A flight deck interruption when holding pressures can easily lead to inadvertent entry into unusual attitudes. The impulse is to stop and stare when noting an instrument discrepancy unless a pilot has trained enough to develop the skill required for immediate recognition.

FAA references

  1. IFH ch. 7 (p. 7-28) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  2. AIH ch. 3 (pp. 3-33–3-34) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  3. AFH ch. 9 (pp. 9-13–9-15) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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