Objective: To develop the pilot’s knowledge of the airplane instruments related to instrument flying.

Text References: Instrument Pilot Flight Maneuvers and Practical Test Prep; Instrument Pilot FAA Knowledge Test Prep, Study Unit 1, “Airplane Instruments”; Instrument Pilot Flight Maneuvers and Practical Test Prep

Content

Reading Assignment

Study Unit 8, “Aircraft Flight Instruments and Navigation Equipment”

Study Unit 12, “Instrument Flight”

1.1 Compass Errors

1.2 Pitot-Static System

1.3 Altimeter

1.4 Gyroscopes

1.5 Heading Indicator

1.6 Attitude Indicator

1.7 Turn-and-Slip Indicator

1.8 Turn Coordinator (TC)

1.9 Glass Cockpits

Completion Standards

The lesson will have been successfully completed when the pilot answers the questions in Study Unit 1, “Airplane Instruments,” of Instrument Pilot FAA Knowledge Test Prep, FAA Test Prep Online, and/or Online Ground School with a minimum passing grade of 80%.