# Key Takeaways - Power through blue; power down brown - Nose high concerned with stall - Nose low concerned with spiral # Details > [!youtube] Published by [@SmithsonianChannel](https://www.youtube.com/@SmithsonianChannel) >  > [!tip] Power Through Blue; Power Down Brown 1. Causes of unusual flight attitudes 1. Failure to properly trim the controls 2. Distraction, or fixation 3. Turbulence and wake turbulence 2. Unusual attitude recoveries (IFH 7-26) 1. Unusual attitudes are those not normally required during instrument flight. Recovery includes prompt return to straight and level flight 2. Concern is [[Loss of Control In-Flight|LOC]] 3. Full panel recoveries 4. Partial panel recoveries 3. Recognize **nose-high unusual attitude** 1. ASI slow or decreasing rapidly 2. VSI shows climb, altimeter shows climb 3. TC shows turn 4. Recovery: 1. Power-Pitch-Bank (must become 2nd nature!) 2. Add Power - Pitch Down - Level Wings 4. Recognize **nose-low unusual attitude** 1. ASI fast or increasing rapidly 2. VSI negative rate, altimeter shows descent 3. TC shows turn 4. Recovery: 1. Power-Bank-Pitch (must become second nature!) 2. Reduce power - Level Wings - Pitch Up 5. Common Errors 1. Failure to recognize unusual attitude 2. Dependency on senses other than instrument indications (succumbing to [[Illusions Leading to Spatial Disorientation|spatial disorientation]]) 3. Failure to use proper recovery sequence # Additional Resources - [[Illusions Leading to Spatial Disorientation]] #concept