Download - Instrument Scan Study Guide
BankPitch
Power
Instrument Scans
Feel free to print or use these layouts to study your scan for instrument flight.
Remember that the key to proper instrument flight is a good solid scan. Always keep up your scan!
The aircraft should be first controlled with the reference to the Primary instruments, followed withinformation from the Secondary instruments.
Know your instruments! They will tell you if something is wrong or failing!
Power Pitch
Bank
Primary InstrumentsHSIAltimeterAirspeed Indicator
Supporting InstrumentsTurn CoordinatorVSIManifold Pressure Gauge
BankPitchPower
Straight and Level Flight
Power PitchBank
Primary InstrumentsHSIVSIManifold Pressure
Supporting InstrumentsTurn CoordinatorAirspeed IndicatorManifold Pressure
BankPitchPower
Constant Rate Climb and Descents
Power
Pitch
Bank
Primary InstrumentsHSIAirspeed IndicatorManifold Pressure
Supporting InstrumentsTurn CoordinatorBank
PitchPower
Constant Airspeed Climbs and Descents
Power Pitch
Bank
Primary InstrumentsTurn Coordinator *AltimeterAirspeed Indicator
Supporting Instruments
VSIManifold Pressure Gauge
BankPitchPower
1
2
* Initiate turn with AI then use TC to maintain proper turn angle
Standard Rate Turns
Power
Pitch
Bank
Recovery Instruments#1 - Bank Turn Coordinator#2 - Pitch Airspeed Indicator#3 - Power Manifold Pressure Gauge
Unusual Attitude Recovery