AI.VIII.D.K1FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Knowledge
Purpose of and procedures for straight descents and descending turns.
Purpose of and procedures for straight descents and descending turns.
Bottom line
A glide is a basic maneuver in which the airplane loses altitude in a controlled descent with little or no engine power.
Key numbers
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| 500 fpm for a partial power descent | Target rate |
| no greater than 1.3 VSO for a minimum safe airspeed descent | Min safe speed |
| 10 percent of descent rate (100 feet for 1,000 fpm) | Level-off lead |
FAA references
- AFH ch. 3 (pp. 3-20–3-22) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-28) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-25) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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