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AI.IX.D.R5FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Risk management

Uncoordinated flight.

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Uncoordinated flight.

Bottom line

In a skid, the rate of turn is too great for the angle of bank, and the ball moves to the outside of the turn. To center the ball, apply rudder pressure on the side to which the ball is deflected.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 10 (p. 10-6) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. PHAK ch. 17 (pp. 17-8–17-9) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. PHAK ch. 8 (p. 8-18) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. PHAK Glossary (p. G-27) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  5. AIH ch. 3 (p. 3-34) — FAA-H-8083-9B
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