In the control and performance method of attitude instrument flying, what is used to set up power and attitude combinations?

In the control and performance method of attitude instrument flying, control instruments are essential for establishing and maintaining the desired power and attitude combinations. Control instruments provide the pilot with critical information regarding the aircraft's performance and response to control inputs. Specifically, the power settings (such as throttle position) and the aircraft's attitude (the orientation relative to the horizon) are monitored through these instruments.

By utilizing control instruments, the pilot can effectively manage the aircraft's speed, climb, descent, turns, and other critical maneuvers. This method allows for a systematic approach where the pilot first establishes a target performance parameter (for example, a specific airspeed or altitude) through the appropriate power and attitude settings, followed by monitoring and adjusting based on the feedback from performance instruments.

In contrast, performance instruments are primarily used to evaluate the results of the control inputs after they have been established, while navigation instruments assist the pilot in determining the aircraft's position relative to the intended flight path. Flight instruments encompass all instruments necessary for flying, but it is specifically the control instruments that focus on the immediate adjustments needed to achieve the desired flight path and performance in the control and performance method.