AA.I.D.S1FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Skills
If a cruise altitude is reached, manage the airplane’s systems and energy state.
If a cruise altitude is reached, manage the airplane’s systems and energy state.
Bottom line
Cruise control means the control of the optimum airspeed, altitude, and power setting to maintain the 99 percent maximum specific range condition. As fuel is consumed and the aircraft's gross weight decreases, the optimum airspeed and power setting may decrease, or the optimum altitude may increase.
FAA references
- PHAK ch. 11 (p. 11-10) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- AC 61-107, para. 3-2, 3-3 — AC No: 61-107B
- PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-27) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- AC 120-111 Appendix 1 — AC No: 120-111
- AFH ch. 16 (p. 16-6) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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