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PA.VIII.C.K1bFAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Knowledge

b. Indication of the aircraft attitude

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Flight instruments as they relate to: b. Indication of the aircraft attitude

Bottom line

During the transitional phase of a descent, the only instrument that displays an accurate indication of pitch is the attitude indicator. The altimeter, VSI, and airspeed indicator indirectly indicate the pitch attitude of the aircraft.

Key numbers

Key numbers for b. Indication of the aircraft attitude
NumberWhat it means
100° to 110° on some attitude indicatorsBank limits
60° to 70° on some attitude indicatorsPitch limits

FAA references

  1. IFH ch. 7 (p. 7-49) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  2. IFH ch. 6 (pp. 6-4–6-5) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  3. PHAK ch. 8 (p. 8-19) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. IFH ch. 7 (p. 7-2) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  5. PHAK Glossary (p. G-10) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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