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

Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).

ACS element text (the applicant demonstrates understanding of)

Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).

Bottom line

CFIT is described as an event in which a normally functioning aircraft is inadvertently flown into the ground, water, or an obstacle.

FAA references

  1. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-4) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  2. AFH ch. 3 (p. 3-24) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. IPH ch. 3 (p. 3-9) — FAA-H-8083-16B
  4. IFH ch. 7 (p. 7-26) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  5. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-18) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  6. PHAK ch. 2 (p. 2-27) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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