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PA.VIII.C.R5FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Risk management

Fixation and omission.

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Fixation and omission.

Bottom line

Fixation, or staring at one instrument, is a common error observed in pilots first learning to utilize trend indicators. Omission of an instrument from a cross-check is another likely fault.

FAA references

  1. IFH ch. 6 (pp. 6-27–6-28) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  2. IFH ch. 6 (p. 6-13) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  3. IFH ch. 6 (p. 6-4) — FAA-H-8083-15B
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