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What do ground reference maneuvers mainly train a pilot to do?

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  1. Recover from spins and unusual attitudes
  2. Fly by instruments with no outside view
  3. Fly a set path over the ground despite wind

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References

  1. FAA Airplane Flying Handbook, Chapter 7, training objective www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/airplane_handbook/08_afh_ch7.pdf Checked 2026-10-09.
  2. FAA Airplane Flying Handbook, Chapter 7, practical uses www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/airplane_handbook/08_afh_ch7.pdf Checked 2026-10-09.

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