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AA.III.E.S3FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Skills

Position the flight controls for the existing wind, if applicable.

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Position the flight controls for the existing wind, if applicable.

Bottom line

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. The last check as power is brought to full takeoff power includes confirming the controls are positioned to account for any crosswind.

FAA references

  1. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  2. AFH ch. 2 (p. 2-22) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-16) — FAA-H-8083-23
  4. SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-12) — FAA-H-8083-23
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