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IR.IV.B.R4FAA-S-ACS-8C · Nov 2023Risk management

Interpreting flight instruments.

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Interpreting flight instruments.

Bottom line

Nose-high attitudes are shown by the rate and direction of movement of the altimeter needle, vertical speed needle, and airspeed needle, as well as the immediately recognizable indication of the attitude indicator (except in extreme attitudes).

FAA references

  1. IFH ch. 7 (pp. 7-26–7-27) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  2. PHAK ch. 8 (p. 8-19) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. AFH ch. 11 (p. 11-7) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. AFH ch. 5, Mechanical Factors (p. 5-2) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. PHAK ch. 17 (p. 17-6) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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