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AA.III.A.S9FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Skills

Maintain centerline (ASEL, AMEL) and proper flight control inputs during the takeoff roll.

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Maintain centerline (ASEL, AMEL) and proper flight control inputs during the takeoff roll.

Bottom line

As power is brought to full takeoff power, the controls are positioned to account for any crosswind. A crosswind that exceeds an aircraft's demonstrated maximum crosswind component or the pilot's ability may result in loss of control on the ground.

FAA references

  1. AFH Glossary (p. G-13) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AFH ch. 2 (p. 2-22) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-12) — FAA-H-8083-23
  4. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-12) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  5. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
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