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Basic attitude instrument flying – the foundation for IFR flight

Flight Training Central

First, the airplane is more stable in pitch than bank and, if you are a typical VFR pilot, you refer to the altimeter more than to the heading indicator. The attitude and turn indicators provide supporting information regarding bank and everything should agree during straight flight. Now let’s look at descents.

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How to Fly Perfect Lazy Eights

Pilot Institute

It’s just S-turns with climbs and descents, right? For a Cessna 172, the recommended indicated airspeed for the maneuver is 105 knots. Glance at your altimeter. Your airspeed and altitude will be the same as when you entered the maneuver. Thankfully, lazy eights don’t have to be such a struggle.

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