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AA.VI.I.S3FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Skills

Retract the wing flaps/drag devices and landing gear, if appropriate, in the correct se...

ACS element text (the applicant demonstrates understanding of)

Retract the wing flaps/drag devices and landing gear, if appropriate, in the correct sequence and at a safe altitude, and establish a positive rate of climb and the appropriate airspeed/V-speed, ±5 knots.

Bottom line

The applicant exhibits the skill to: Retract the wing flaps/drag devices and landing gear, if appropriate, in the correct sequence and at a safe altitude, and establish a positive rate of climb and the appropriate airspeed/V-speed, ±5 knots.

FAA references

  1. 14 CFR 91.175 (Takeoff and landing under IFR.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
  2. 14 CFR 97.3 (Symbols and terms used in procedures.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
  3. RMH ch. 7 (pp. 7-3–7-4) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  4. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-8) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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