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The Six Pack: Basic Flight Instruments

Pilot Institute

This article will explain the six primary instruments of every flight deck, often informally referred to as the six-pack. Key Takeaways The six-pack includes the core flight instruments for navigation and control. For example, when the ball is displaced to the left, this informs the pilot that left rudder input is required.

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How to Recover from Unusual Attitudes

Pilot Institute

If in this situation, make sure to transition your eyes to inside the flight deck. Increasing altitude – read from your altimeter. Decreasing altitude – read from your altimeter. Decreasing altitude – read from your altimeter. Use rudder to check balance. An increasing rate of descent.

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Pilot’s aviation app directory – 2025 Edition

iPad Pilot News

Altimeter+ Calculates the altitude of your current location via GPS, or from the built-in barometer included on newer iPhones and iPads.Offers Apple Watch app. Improve your stick and rudder skills as a private pilot go beyond the instrument checkride with these advanced courses.

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