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AI.VII.K.S12FAA-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

Depending on the airplane’s altitude and airspeed, it is wise to retract the flaps intermittently in small increments to allow time for the airplane to accelerate progressively as they are being raised. A sudden and complete retraction of the flaps could cause a loss of lift resulting in the airplane settling into the ground.

FAA references

  1. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-12) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  2. AFH ch. 9 (pp. 9-11–9-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-12) — FAA-H-8083-23
  4. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-16) — FAA-H-8083-23
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