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AI.II.P.K5dFAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Knowledge

d. Reasons for loss of directional control

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Aerodynamics of OEI operation including: d. Reasons for loss of directional control

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Pilots also learn to recognize and recover from loss of directional control associated with the red radial indicated airspeed by performing a VMC demonstration. VMC is a fixed airspeed only for the very specific set of circumstances under which it was determined during aircraft certification.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-23) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AFH ch. 6 (p. 6-14) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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