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AI.VII.A.R1FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Risk management

Selection of runway based on pilot capability, airplane performance and limitations, av...

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Selection of runway based on pilot capability, airplane performance and limitations, available distance, and wind.

Bottom line

Ensure that runways are adequate in length for takeoff acceleration and landing deceleration when less than ideal surface conditions are being reported.

FAA references

  1. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  2. PHAK ch. 11 (p. 11-12) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. AIM 7-6-7 (Mountain Flying) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  4. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-6) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  5. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  6. PHAK ch. 11 (p. 11-16) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  7. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-12) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  8. AFH ch. 2 (p. 2-22) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  9. AFH ch. 3 (p. 3-17) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  10. RMH App. C (p. C-1) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  11. PHAK ch. 11 (p. 11-18) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  12. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-14) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  13. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-11) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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