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AI.VII.M.K2FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Knowledge

Concepts of energy management during a forward or side slip approach.

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Concepts of energy management during a forward or side slip approach.

Bottom line

In a forward slip, the amount of slip, and therefore the sink rate, is determined by the bank angle. The steeper the bank, the steeper the descent. The pilot controls airspeed using elevator control.

Key numbers

Key numbers for Concepts of energy management during a forward or side slip approach.
NumberWhat it means
bank angleSink rate set by
elevator controlAirspeed set by
normally reduced to idlePower for slip

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-13) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. PHAK ch. 8 (p. 8-18) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. AFH ch. 5, Stall Recognition (p. 5-13) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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