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AA.V.C.S7FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Skills

Retract the flaps or other lift/drag devices to the recommended setting, if applicable;...

ACS element text (the applicant demonstrates understanding of)

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 applicant exhibits the skill to: 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.

FAA references

  1. AC 120-109, para. 2-2, 3-2 — AC No: 120-109A
  2. AFH ch. 5, Slow Flight (p. 5-9) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. RMH ch. 7 (p. 7-2) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  4. AC 120-109, para. 1-7 — AC No: 120-109A
  5. AC 120-109, para. 3-2, 4-2 — AC No: 120-109A
  6. AFH ch. 3 (p. 3-24) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  7. AFH ch. 5, Stall Recognition (p. 5-13) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  8. AFH ch. 5, Mechanical Factors (p. 5-2) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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