AI.IX.A.K2FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Knowledge

Pilot sensations and control forces.

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Pilot sensations and control forces.

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The applicant demonstrates instructional knowledge by describing and explaining: Pilot sensations and control forces.

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Key numbers for Pilot sensations and control forces.
NumberWhat it means
light at 80 knots, quite stiff at 100 knotsStick forces
approximately one-half the bank angleRoll-out lead

FAA references

  1. PHAK ch. 17 (pp. 17-8–17-9) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  2. AFH ch. 17 (pp. 17-12–17-13) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AIH ch. 9 (p. 9-7) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  4. AIH ch. 9 (p. 9-10) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  5. AFH ch. 12, Operational Procedures (p. 12-4) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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