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Basic Instrument Maneuvers

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Perform basic flight maneuvers using instruments only.

Inadvertent flight into IMC has killed many pilots, so having the skills to get out of IMC is vital.

  1. Accidental IMC scenarios
    1. Night
    2. Scud running
    3. Fog
    4. Distractions
  2. Pitch attitudes: S&L, VX, VY
  3. Standard rate turns
  4. Instrument scan
  5. Disorientation
  6. Fixation
  • Inadvertent IMC encounter
  • Fixation
  • Distraction
  • Trim
  • Instrument failures
  • Fixation
  • Omission
  • Emphasis
  • Altitude ± 100 ft.
  • Heading ± 10°
  • Airspeed ± 10 knots

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