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AA.III.G.S11FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Skills

Rotate and lift off at the appropriate airspeed, and accelerate to the recommended obst...

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Rotate and lift off at the appropriate airspeed, and accelerate to the recommended obstacle clearance airspeed or VX using appropriate bank angles to maintain terrain clearance, as needed.

Bottom line

Be certain the departure path allows sufficient room for safe terrain clearance or for a wide climbing turn back over the water. The pilot should resist any impulse to pitch-up for a climb if airspeed is insufficient.

FAA references

  1. SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-12) — FAA-H-8083-23
  2. SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-16) — FAA-H-8083-23
  3. SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-8) — FAA-H-8083-23
  4. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-11) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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