Objective: To develop the pilot’s knowledge of attitude instrument flying and the aerodynamic factors related to instrument flying.

Text References: Instrument Pilot Flight Maneuvers and Practical Test Prep Instrument Pilot FAA Knowledge Test Prep, Study Unit 2, “Attitude Instrument Flying and Aerodynamics”; Instrument Pilot Flight Maneuvers and Practical Test Prep; Reading Assignment; Study Unit 12, “Instrument Flight” ; Study Unit 13, “Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes” ; Study Unit 22, “Approach with Loss of Primary Flight Instrument Indicators”

Content

2.1 Turns

2.2 Turn Rates

2.3 Climbs and Descents

2.4 Fundamental Instrument Skills

2.5 Appropriate Instruments for IFR

2.6 Unusual Attitudes

2.7 Inoperative Instruments

2.8 Turbulence and Wind Shear

2.9 Hydroplaning

Completion Standards

The lesson will have been successfully completed when the pilot answers the questions in Study Unit 2, “Attitude Instrument Flying and Aerodynamics,” of Instrument Pilot FAA Knowledge Test Prep, FAA Test Prep Online, and/or Online Ground School with a minimum passing grade of 80%.