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AA.III.J.S2FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Skills

Apply the appropriate power setting for the flight condition and establish a pitch atti...

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Apply the appropriate power setting for the flight condition and establish a pitch attitude necessary to obtain the desired performance.

Bottom line

The instant a pilot decides to go around, full or maximum allowable takeoff power should be applied smoothly, without hesitation, and held until flying speed and controllability are restored. The application of power is smooth, as well as positive.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-11) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AFH ch. 17 (p. 17-15) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AFH ch. 12, Operational Procedures (p. 12-4) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. AFH ch. 5, Elevator Trim Stall (p. 5-21) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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