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

Perform an instrument takeoff with instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) simulated...

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Perform an instrument takeoff with instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) simulated at or before reaching an altitude of 100 feet above ground level (AGL). If accomplished in a full flight simulator, visibility should be no greater than ¼ mile, or as specified by applicable operations specifications, whichever is lower.

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The applicant exhibits the skill to: Perform an instrument takeoff with instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) simulated at or before reaching an altitude of 100 feet above ground level (AGL). If accomplished in a full flight simulator, visibility should be no greater than ¼ mile, or as specified by applicable operations specifications, whichever is lower.

FAA references

  1. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  2. AFH ch. 12, Operational Procedures (p. 12-16) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AFH ch. 6 (pp. 6-1–6-3) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. IPH App. A (p. A-2) — FAA-H-8083-16B
  5. IFH ch. 10 (p. 10-29) — FAA-H-8083-15B
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