References

Risk Management Handbook (FAA-H-8083-2), Airplane Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-3); Instrument Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-15), Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25)

Knowledge

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

• 1) Flight instruments as they relate to:
  • a. Instrument limitations and potential errors
  • b. Indication of the aircraft attitude
  • c. Function and operation
  • d. Proper instrument cross-check techniques

Risk Management

The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risk associated with:

• 1) Instrument flying hazards, including failure to maintain visual flight rules (VFR), spatial disorientation, loss of control, fatigue, stress, and emergency off airport landings.
• 2) When to seek assistance or declare an emergency in a deteriorating situation.
• 3) Collision hazards.
• 4) Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
• 5) Fixation and omission
• 6) Instrument Interpretation.
• 7) Control application solely by reference to instruments.
• 8) Trimming the aircraft.

Skills

The applicant exhibits the skill to:

• 1) Maintain straight-and-level flight using proper instrument cross-check and interpretation, and coordinated control application.
• 2) Maintain altitude ±200 feet, heading ±20°, and airspeed ±10 knots.