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Omission error

The failure to anticipate significant instrument indications following attitude changes; for example, concentrating on pitch control while forgetting about heading or roll information, resulting in erratic control of he...

Dictionary Term

Omission error

Definition

  • The failure to anticipate significant instrument indications following attitude changes; for example, concentrating on pitch control while forgetting about heading or roll information, resulting in erratic control of heading and bank.

References

  • Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, Federal Aviation Administration, 2023