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Exercise 4 — Lesson 1

Effects of Controls

Learn the effects of the primary flight controls when operated independently in flight. This exercise is the foundation of learning to control the aircraft — lessons you learn here will prove invaluable at every stage of your training.

Study

Background briefing — theory and principles

Exercise

Step-by-step simulator procedures

Review

Conclusion and what to expect next

These lesson plans are provided as supplementary training guidance only. They do not supersede FAA publications, aircraft manufacturer documentation, or your instructor's direction. Always refer to the FAA Instrument Flying Handbook, Airplane Flying Handbook, AIM, and applicable POH/AFM as the official sources.