AI.VII.G.S15FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Skills

Maintain VY ±5 knots to a safe maneuvering altitude.

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Maintain VY ±5 knots to a safe maneuvering altitude.

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The applicant demonstrates and simultaneously explains how to: Maintain VY ±5 knots to a safe maneuvering altitude.

FAA references

  1. SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-12) — FAA-H-8083-23
  2. AFH Glossary (p. G-18) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-16) — FAA-H-8083-23
  4. AIM 7-6-7 (Mountain Flying) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  5. PHAK ch. 11 (p. 11-8) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  6. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  7. RMH App. C (p. C-1) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  8. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-6) — FAA-H-8083-2A
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