AA.V.A.S7FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Skills
Retract the flaps or other lift/drag devices to the recommended setting, if applicable;...
Retract the flaps or other lift/drag devices to the recommended setting, if applicable; retract the landing gear after a positive rate of climb is established, if applicable; and return to the desired flight path as specified by the evaluator.
Bottom line
The landing gear should be retracted when a positive rate of climb is attained, and flaps retracted, if flaps were set for takeoff.
FAA references
- AFH ch. 13 (pp. 13-19–13-20) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AC 120-109, para. 4-2 — AC No: 120-109A
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