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PA.VIII.B.R6FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Risk management

Instrument Interpretation.

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Instrument Interpretation.

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Emphasis on a single instrument, instead of on the combination of instruments necessary for attitude information, is an understandable fault during the initial stages of training. Because of precession error, the attitude indicator temporarily shows a slight error, correctable by quick reference to the other flight instruments. The early establishment of the habits of instrument cross-check, instrument interpretation, and aircraft control is highly useful to the learner.

FAA references

  1. PHAK Glossary (p. G-12) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  2. IFH ch. 6 (p. 6-13) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  3. IPH App. A (p. A-4) — FAA-H-8083-16B
  4. IFH ch. 7 (p. 7-24) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  5. AIH ch. 9 (p. 9-10) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  6. PHAK ch. 8 (p. 8-1) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  7. IFH ch. 6 (p. 6-4) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  8. AFH ch. 15 (p. 15-8) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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