Scan

Definitions

• A procedure used by the pilot to visually identify all resources of information in flight.
• The first fundamental skill of instrument flight, also known as “cross-check;” the continuous and logical observation of instruments for attitude and performance information.

References

• Airplane Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2021
• Instrument Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2014
• Weight-Shift Control Aircraft Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2008