flight instrumentsFAA-published sample question (FIA, Aug 2021)
What is the first fundamental skill in attitude instrument flying?
A
Aircraft control.
B
Instrument cross-check.✓ Correct Answer
C
Instrument interpretation.
Explanation
The Instrument Flying Handbook lists the three fundamental skills of attitude instrument flying as instrument cross-check, instrument interpretation and aircraft control, in that order. Cross-check comes first because the pilot must gather information before interpreting it and controlling the aircraft.
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