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Figure 3.3. Instrument Cross-Check.
3.3.5. Cross-Check Technique (Figure 3.3).
3.3.5.1. Control and performance concept. The control and performance concept of
attitude instrument flying requires you to establish an aircraft attitude or power setting
on the control instruments that should result in the desired aircraft performance.
Therefore, you must be able to recognize when a change in attitude or power is
required. By cross-checking the instruments properly, you can determine the
magnitude and direction of the adjustment required.
3.3.5.2. Cross-checking. Cross-checking is a proper division of attention and the
interpretation of the flight instruments. Attention must be efficiently divided between
the control and performance instruments in a sequence that ensures comprehensive
coverage of the flight instruments. Looking at each of the instruments at the proper
time is of no value unless you can interpret what you see. Therefore, proper division
of attention and interpretation are the two essential parts of a crosscheck.
3.3.5.3. Crosscheck techniques. Crosscheck techniques or the sequence for checking
the instruments varies among pilots and throughout various phases of flight.
Therefore, you should become familiar with the factors to be considered in dividing
your attention properly, and you should know the symptoms that will help you to
recognize an incorrect crosscheck technique.