Instrument failure doesnt happen often. But when it appears in an accident report, its almost universally fatal. Instrument failure is part of the required syllabus for the IFR rating, and on the list of items to be included in an instrument proficiency check (IPC). 288
Partial-Panel Prep Tips
Instrument failure doesnt happen often. But when it appears in an accident report, its almost universally fatal. Instrument failure is part of the required syllabus for the IFR rating, and on the list of items to be included in an instrument proficiency check (IPC). While failures not resulting in an accident or incident arent reported, the record shows a casual, once-in-a-while demonstration of partial-panel skills doesnt prepare many pilots when an instrument actually fails in IMC. Here are 10 tips you can use in the course of every flight to prepare yourself for partial panel.
Key Takeaways:
- Instrument failures, though rare, are often fatal, emphasizing that pilots need robust preparation beyond standard proficiency checks.
- Effective preparation includes diligent pre-flight instrument checks, understanding predictable aircraft configurations, actively monitoring autopilots, and maintaining critical backup systems.
- Pilots should regularly practice partial-panel flying, including subtle failure detection in simulators, and be proficient in methodically troubleshooting instruments and utilizing remaining resources like rate-based autopilots during an in-flight failure.
Key takeaways sponsored by Aviator Pro | Start Your Training ->
See a mistake? Contact us.
