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AI.VII.C.S11FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Skills

Configure the airplane after a positive rate of climb has been verified or in accordanc...

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Configure the airplane after a positive rate of climb has been verified or in accordance with airplane manufacturer’s instructions.

Bottom line

A definite climb should be established before a pilot retracts the landing gear or flaps. A pilot should not attempt to force an aircraft to become airborne with a deficiency of speed.

FAA references

  1. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-12) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  2. AFH ch. 16 (p. 16-17) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AIH ch. 10 (p. 10-8) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  4. PHAK ch. 11 (p. 11-12) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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