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AA.V.C.R1FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Risk management

Factors and situations that could lead to an inadvertent stall, spin, and loss of contr...

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Factors and situations that could lead to an inadvertent stall, spin, and loss of control during landing.

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Loss of control is the number one root cause of fatalities in both general aviation and commercial aviation. The pilot depresses the rudder pedal with excessive pressure that leads to increased lift on the outside wing, banking the airplane in the direction of the rudder deflection.

FAA references

  1. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-26) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  2. AFH ch. 3 (p. 3-24) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AFH ch. 5, Stall Recognition (p. 5-13) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. AC 120-109, para. 3-2, 4-2 — AC No: 120-109A
  5. AC 120-109, para. 2-2, 3-2 — AC No: 120-109A
  6. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-19) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  7. AC 120-109 Appendix 1 — AC No: 120-109A
  8. AFH ch. 5, Angle of Attack (p. 5-9) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  9. AFH ch. 17 (p. 17-14) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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