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AA.IV.B.R5FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Risk management

Assessment of the unusual attitude.

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Assessment of the unusual attitude.

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Nose-high attitudes are shown by the rate and direction of movement of the altimeter needle, vertical speed needle, and airspeed needle, as well as the immediately recognizable indication of the attitude indicator (except in extreme attitudes). Nose-low attitudes are shown by the same instruments, but in the opposite direction.

FAA references

  1. IFH ch. 7 (pp. 7-26–7-27) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  2. AC 120-111, para. 3-3 — AC No: 120-111
  3. IFH ch. 7 (pp. 7-28–7-29) — FAA-H-8083-15B
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