IFR.IV.A — Instrument Flight

Objective: To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with performing basic instrument flight maneuvers solely by reference to instruments.

Knowledge

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

• IR.IV.A.K1Elements related to attitude instrument flying during straight-and-level flight, climbs, turns, and descents while conducting various instrument flight procedures.
• IR.IV.A.K2Interpretation, operation, and limitations of pitch, bank, and power instruments.
• IR.IV.A.K3Normal and abnormal instrument indications and operations.

Risk Management

The applicant demonstrates the ability to identify, assess and mitigate risks, encompassing:

• IR.IV.A.R1Situations that can affect physiology and degrade instrument cross-check.
• IR.IV.A.R3Flying unfamiliar airplanes, or operating with unfamiliar flight display systems and avionics.

Skills

The applicant demonstrates the ability to:

• IR.IV.A.S1Maintain altitude ±100 feet during level flight, selected headings ±10°, airspeed ±10 knots, and bank angles ±5° during turns.
• IR.IV.A.S2Use proper instrument cross-check and interpretation, and apply the appropriate pitch, bank, power, and trim corrections when applicable.