AA.V.A.K3FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Knowledge
Factors and situations that can lead to a stall during takeoff or while on approach and...
Factors and situations that can lead to a stall during takeoff or while on approach and actions that can be taken to prevent it.
Bottom line
An alert furnished either through inherent aerodynamics, such as buffeting, or by synthetic means, such as a stick shaker or a persistent aural-and-visual cue, giving clear indications prior to a full stall to allow a pilot to prevent a full stall.
Key numbers
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| 10 percent lead (100 feet if the descent rate is 1,000 feet per minute) to slow the descent before landing after a complete power failure | Glide lead |
FAA references
- AC 120-109, paras. 1-7i, 1-7k, 1-7o, 2-2 — AC No: 120-109A
- AFH ch. 3 (pp. 3-23–3-24) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AFH ch. 18 (p. 18-9) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- PHAK ch. 6 (p. 6-6) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- RMH App. C (p. C-1) — FAA-H-8083-2A
- AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-35) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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