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AA.III.G.R1FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Risk management

Selection of the takeoff path based on airplane limitations, available distance, surfac...

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Selection of the takeoff path based on airplane limitations, available distance, surface conditions, and wind.

Bottom line

Be certain the departure path allows sufficient room for safe terrain clearance or for a wide climbing turn back over the water. If the departure path leads over high terrain, consider circling back over the water after takeoff to gain altitude.

FAA references

  1. RMH App. C (p. C-1) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  2. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-42) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. PHAK ch. 11 (p. 11-7) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-12) — FAA-H-8083-23
  5. SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-16) — FAA-H-8083-23
  6. AFH ch. 13 (pp. 13-11–13-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  7. AFH ch. 2 (p. 2-22) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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