Objective: To introduce basic attitude instrument flying and to develop the pilot’s proficiency and confidence in flying the airplane solely by reference to instruments.

Text References:

Instrument Pilot Flight Maneuvers and Practical Test Prep (FM)

Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH)

Content

1. Preflight briefing

2. New items

Attitude instrument flying -FM 12

Airplane flight instruments -FM 12; POH 7

Straight-and-level flight -FM 12

Change of airspeed -FM 12

Constant airspeed climbs and descents -FM 12

Standard rate turns -CFII

Maneuvering during slow flight -CFII

Power-off stall -CFII

Power-on stall -CFII

Recovery from unusual flight attitudes -FM 13

Use of checklists -POH 4

Radio communications -CFII

Additional items at CFI’s discretion

3. Postflight critique and preview of next lesson

Completion Standards

The lesson will have been successfully completed when the pilot demonstrates an understanding of attitude instrument flying as related to airplane control. The pilot will maintain airplane control at all times and maintain the desired altitude, ±200 ft.; airspeed, ±10 kt.; and heading, ±15°.