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Attitude Flying/Scanning
Lesson Objective
During this lesson, the student will understand the need for proper scanning for aircraft, using attitude to judge and determine speed and bank.Regulatory Requirement
Pre-Solo pilot (Student Pilot and Transition Pilots): §61.87(i)(6)Content
- Empty-field myopia
- peripheral vision
- narrow-field vision
- proper field scanning techniques
- pitch angle references
- bank angle references
Completion Standards
When complete, the student will- understand and explain proper scanning techniques
- understand and explain narrow-field versus peripheral vision.
- be able to explain the relationship between attitude and airspeed.
- be able to achieve and maintain airspeed primarily by reference to attitude.
Prerequisite Study
- Glider Flying Handbook, pages 6-4 and 6-5.
- Vision in Flight AIM section 8-1-6
- Judgement Aspects of Collision Avoidance AIM section 8-1-8
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