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AA.III.A.S18FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Skills

Complete appropriate after takeoff checklist(s) in a timely manner.

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Complete appropriate after takeoff checklist(s) in a timely manner.

Bottom line

When a safe airspeed is achieved, establish the pitch attitude for the best rate of climb (VY) and complete the climb checklist. A sudden and complete retraction of the flaps could cause a loss of lift resulting in the airplane settling into the ground.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 2 (p. 2-22) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-12) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-12) — FAA-H-8083-23
  4. AFH ch. 12, Operational Procedures (p. 12-5) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-11) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  6. AFH ch. 3 (p. 3-17) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  7. AIM 7-6-7 (Mountain Flying) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  8. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-42) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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