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DC E L E C L R Figure 6-12. Turn coordinator and turn-and-slip indicator. Figure 6-13. An increase in power—increasing airspeed accordingly in level flight. Turn Coordinator/Turn-and-Slip Indicator Both of these instruments provide turn information. [Figure 6-12] The turn coordinator provides both bank rate and then turn rate once stabilized. The turn-and-slip indicator provides only turn rate. Power Control A power change to adjust airspeed may cause movement around some or all of the aircraft axes. The amount and direction of movement depends on how much or how rapidly the power is changed, whether single-engine or multiengine airplane or helicopter. The effect on pitch attitude and airspeed caused by power changes during level flight is illustrated in Figures 6-13 and 6-14. During or immediately after adjusting the power control(s), the power instruments should be cross-checked to see if the power adjustment is as desired. Whether or not the need for a power adjustment is indicated by another instrument(s), adjustment is made by cross-checking the power instruments. Aircraft are powered by a variety of powerplants, each powerplant having certain instruments that indicate the amount of power being applied to operate the aircraft. During instrument flight, these instruments must be used to make the required power adjustments. As illustrated in Figure 6-15, power indicator instruments include: • Airspeed indicator • Engine instruments Airspeed Indicator The airspeed indicator provides an indication of power best observed initially in level flight where the aircraft is in balance and trim. If in level flight the airspeed is increasing, it can generally be assumed that the power has increased, necessitating the need to adjust power or re-trim the aircraft. Engine Instruments Engine instruments, such as the manifold pressure (MP) indicator, provide an indication of aircraft performance for a given setting under stable conditions. If the power conditions are changed, as reflected in the respective engine instrument readings, there is an affect upon the aircraft performance, either an increase or decrease of airspeed. When the propeller rotational speed (revolutions per minute (RPM) as viewed on a tachometer) is increased or decreased on fixed-pitch propellers, the performance of the aircraft reflects a gain or loss of airspeed as well. Trim Control Proper trim technique is essential for smooth and accurate instrument flying and utilizes instrumentation illustrated in Figure 6-16. The aircraft should be properly trimmed while executing a maneuver. The degree of flying skill, which ultimately develops, depends largely upon how well the aviator learns to keep the aircraft trimmed. Airplane Trim An airplane is correctly trimmed when it is maintaining a desired attitude with all control pressures neutralized. By relieving all control pressures, it is much easier to maintain the