AA.V.B.R6FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Risk management
Effect of environmental elements on aircraft performance while in cruise flight as it r...
Effect of environmental elements on aircraft performance while in cruise flight as it relates to stalls (e.g., turbulence, microbursts, and high-density altitude).
Bottom line
Maintain awareness of conditions that can lead to various types of turbulence, such as clear air turbulence, mountain waves, wind shear, and thunderstorms or microbursts. The pilot should know the manufacturer’s recommended turbulence penetration speed for the particular make and model airplane.
FAA references
- AFH ch. 16 (p. 16-6) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AC 120-109, para. 3-2 — AC No: 120-109A
- AFH ch. 16 (p. 16-9) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AC 120-109 Appendix 3 — AC No: 120-109A
- AFH ch. 5, Environmental Factors (p. 5-2) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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