"G. Sylvester" wrote in message


From
everything that I've read, heard , taught and practice, IFR flying is
80% plus looking at the AI with quick glances for confirmation to the
other instruments. Why do it differently for VFR students?

Maybe I'm an anomaly, but I don't use the AI nearly that much in my IMC
flying. Still, your point about 12-15 degrees bank for standard rate is a
good rule of thumb.

I think teaching the standard rate turn helps prevent overbanking and
spatial disorientation in a pilot who may not be accustomed to gray-filled
windshields. Using the DG in addition to this helps the student/pilot get
pointed in the right direction, but using relatively gentle turns at
standard rate to get to that heading may prevent entry to a graveyard
spiral.

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John T
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