Basic Instrument Flying

Question 1

Aim

Answer 1

To gain competency in flying the aircraft in reduced visibility with the use of the flight instruments

Question 2

Application

Answer 2

Introduction to Instrument Rating
Reduced visibility

Question 3

Process of Basic Instrument Flying

Answer 3

SCAN >INTERPRET > CONTROL

Question 4

Scanning errors

Answer 4

Fixation
Omission
Emphasis

Question 5

Scanning errors

Fixation

Answer 5

Single source of instrument

Question 6

Scanning errors

Ommission

Answer 6

neglecting to include a particular instrument

Question 7

Scanning Errors

Emphasis

Answer 7

giving undue importance to one instrument to relation to others

Question 8

Scanning Techniques

Answer 8

T-Scan
V-Scan
Rectangular Scan
Radial Scan

Question 9

Instrument Interpretation

Answer 9

a. Avoid following bodily sensations
b. Function
c. Limits or instrument errors
d. Primary and support concept

Question 10

Instrument Function

Pitch Instruments

Answer 10

Airspeed Indicator
Attitude Indicator
Altimeter
Vertical Speed Indicator

Question 11

Instrument Function

Bank Instruments

Answer 11

Attitutde Indicator
Turn Coordinator
Heading Indicator

Question 12

Aircraft Control

Answer 12

a. Small and gentle input
b. Standard rate of turn = max AOB
Formula to know STD ROT
GS/10 + 5 = _____ AOB

Question 13

Unusual/Upset Flight Attitudes:

Nose High

Answer 13

Recovery:
i. Full power
ii. Pitch to horizon
iii. Wings level
iv. Return to configuration (heading/course, alt, etc.)

Question 14

Unusual/Upset Flight Attitudes:

Nose Low

Answer 14

a. Recovery:
i. Idle power
ii. Wings level
iii. Pitch to horizon
iv. Return to configuration (heading/course, alt, etc.)