Airman Certification Standards
ACS PA.VIII.B
Constant Airspeed Climbs
Knowledge
Flight instruments as they relate to:
a. Instrument limitations and potential errors Private Pilot for Airplane Category ACS (FAA-S-ACS-6C)47
b. Indication of the aircraft attitude
c. Function and operation
d. Proper instrument cross-check techniques
Risk Management
Instrument flying hazards, including failure to maintain visual flight rules (VFR), spatial disorientation, loss of control, fatigue, stress, and emergency off airport landings.
When to seek assistance or declare an emergency in a deteriorating situation.
Collision hazards.
Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
Fixation and omission.
Instrument Interpretation.
Control application solely by reference to instruments.
Trimming the aircraft.
Skill
Transition to the climb pitch attitude and power setting on an assigned heading using proper instrument cross-check and interpretation, and coordinated flight control application.
Climb at a constant airspeed to specific altitudes in straight flight and turns.
Level off at the assigned altitude and maintain altitude ±200 feet, heading ±20°, and airspeed ±10 knots.
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