AA.III.A.S12FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Skills

Rotate and lift off at the recommended airspeed.

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Rotate and lift off at the recommended airspeed.

Bottom line

A pilot should not attempt to force an aircraft to become airborne with a deficiency of speed. The manufacturer’s recommended takeoff speed is necessary to provide adequate initial climb performance.

FAA references

  1. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-12) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  2. AFH ch. 2 (p. 2-22) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AFH ch. 3 (p. 3-17) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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