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PA.VIII.A.S1FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Skills

Maintain straight-and-level flight using proper instrument cross-check and interpretati...

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Maintain straight-and-level flight using proper instrument cross-check and interpretation, and coordinated control application.

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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. The attitude indicator gives a direct and immediate indication of the pitch attitude of the aircraft. At a constant airspeed, there is only one specific pitch attitude for level flight.

FAA references

  1. IFH App. B (p. B-1) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  2. PHAK Glossary (p. G-12) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. IFH ch. 6 (pp. 6-4–6-5) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  4. IFH ch. 8 (pp. 8-14–8-15) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  5. IFH ch. 7 (p. 7-2) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  6. PHAK ch. 8 (p. 8-19) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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