Backup

I was out recently with a friend/neighbor/CFI, brushing the rust off some basic skills. After 20 or so minutes of slow flight, stalls, steep turns and some erratic, uncoordinated maneuvers purporting to be Lazy 8s, we rolled straight and level for a few minutes to chat and move away from a cloud deck.

Key Takeaways:

• Backup flight instruments are crucial for pilots, especially those flying IFR, as primary systems can fail.
• It is highly recommended to use diverse power sources (e.g., electrical and vacuum/pressure) for primary and backup instruments to ensure true redundancy.
• Installed backup instruments, such as electronic gyros, are generally superior to tablet/smartphone apps due to their immediate readiness and legality for primary use in an emergency.

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