AI.V.D.S6FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Skills

Maintain positive control of the airplane during ground operations by controlling direc...

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Maintain positive control of the airplane during ground operations by controlling direction and speed without excessive use of brakes.

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The applicant demonstrates and simultaneously explains how to: Maintain positive control of the airplane during ground operations by controlling direction and speed without excessive use of brakes.

FAA references

  1. AIM 4-3-18 (Taxiing) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  2. AFH ch. 2 (p. 2-14) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-32) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. AC 91-73, para. 7g — AC No: 91-73B
  5. AIM 4-3-19 (Taxi During Low Visibility) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
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