Flight Instructor Airplane · Area XI: Basic Instrument Maneuvers
Task B. Constant Airspeed Climbs
FAA-S-ACS-25 · Effective 2024-05-31
Knowledge
What you should understand and be able to explain.
- AI.XI.B.K1Flight instruments as they relate to:
- AI.XI.B.K1aInstrument limitations and potential errors
- AI.XI.B.K1bIndication of the aircraft attitude
- AI.XI.B.K1cFunction and operation
- AI.XI.B.K1dProper instrument cross-check techniques
- AI.XI.B.K2Common errors related to this Task.
Risk management
Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.
- AI.XI.B.R1Instrument flying hazards, including failure to maintain visual flight rules (VFR), spatial disorientation, loss of control, fatigue, stress, and emergency off airport landings.
- AI.XI.B.R2When to seek assistance or declare an emergency in a deteriorating situation.
- AI.XI.B.R3Collision hazards.
- AI.XI.B.R4Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
- AI.XI.B.R5Fixation and omission.
- AI.XI.B.R6Instrument Interpretation.
- AI.XI.B.R7Control application solely by reference to instruments.
- AI.XI.B.R8Trimming the aircraft.
Skill elements and task objectives
This page covers knowledge and risk management. For the complete task, including skill standards, open the FAA document (PDF).