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AA.VII.C.S3FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Skills

Maintain positive control throughout the maneuver.

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Maintain positive control throughout the maneuver.

Bottom line

If the failure occurs at or below best glide speed, the nose should be lowered immediately to maintain or accelerate to best glide speed.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 17 (p. 17-15) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-28) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AFH ch. 16 (p. 16-18) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. FAA-S-ACS-11A AA.VII.C.S2–S3 — FAA-S-ACS-11A
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