Use of the artificial horizon

[LukeFF]

So, a question for you real-world pilots: how much do you rely on the artificial horizon to make a proper landing approach? 

[Monostripezebra]

not at all..  if vfr your eyes should be looking out, speedcheck is much more important.

[Requiem]

Like Dr Zebra says, you shouldn't be looking at the AH at all during VFR landings. The sight picture of the runway combined with the airspeed indicator tells you what you need to know. You can even get away with not using the airspeed indicator to be honest. I've had students that were too focused inside the cockpit so I covered all the gauges up and had them listen for airspeed while looking outside instead. With the correct power settings and sight picture the airspeed takes care of itself.

 

When flying IFR though the atittude indicator is a part of your overall instrument cross check.

[5th-GIAP_Sytov]

Thanks Requiem ! I'm always learning something from you sir. Good job as always.

[Ace_Pilto]

Never look at it during landing, I only look at the airspeed.

[LukeFF]

Like Dr Zebra says, you shouldn't be looking at the AH at all during VFR landings. The sight picture of the runway combined with the airspeed indicator tells you what you need to know. You can even get away with not using the airspeed indicator to be honest. I've had students that were too focused inside the cockpit so I covered all the gauges up and had them listen for airspeed while looking outside instead. With the correct power settings and sight picture the airspeed takes care of itself.

 

When flying IFR though the atittude indicator is a part of your overall instrument cross check.

 

Perfect, thank you! That is the sort of answer I was looking for.

[I/JG27_Rollo]

For me it's a mix of three things: looking outside at the runway, checking the airspeed indicator and the flight instructor yelling at me about keeping the wings level. As said above: the artificial horizon doesn't matter at that stage.