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Tuesday, March 02, 2021 at 12:26 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Improper trimming and failure to manage control pressures can inadvertently lead to unusual attitudes.
A disorganized flight deck causes distractions, pulling attention away from instruments and potentially leading to unusual attitudes.
Slow instrument cross-checks and fixations on discrepancies hinder immediate recognition, increasing the risk of entering an unusual attitude.

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According to the FAA’s Instrument Flying Handbook, common ways pilots get their airplane into an unusual attitude include:

1. Failure to keep the airplane properly trimmed. A flight deck interruption when holding [control] pressures can easily lead to inadvertent entry into unusual attitudes.