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AA.VII.C.R4FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Risk management

Configuring the airplane.

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Configuring the airplane.

Bottom line

Glide airspeeds that are too slow or too fast may result in the airplane not being able to make the intended landing spot, flat approaches, hard touchdowns, floating, overruns, and possibly stalls and an accident. The pilot should ensure that the flaps and landing gear are in the proper configuration for the existing situation.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 3 (pp. 3-22–3-23) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-28) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AFH ch. 3 (p. 3-23) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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