AI.VIII.D.S2FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Skills

Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task. Note: For ASEL or ASES, the eva...

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Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task. Note: For ASEL or ASES, the evaluator must select at least four Tasks including Task A or B, Task C or D, and Tasks E and F from Area of Operation IX , Performance and Ground Reference Maneuvers. For AMEL or AMES the evaluator must select at least Tasks A and E.

Bottom line

The most common error made by the beginner pilot is to make pitch or bank corrections while still looking inside. The pilot should develop the skill to quickly analyze the appropriate flight instruments and then immediately return to the visual outside references to control the airplane’s attitude.

FAA references

  1. AIH ch. 3 (p. 3-33) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  2. AFH ch. 3 (pp. 3-5–3-6) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AIH ch. 3 (p. 3-25) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  4. AFH ch. 5, Performing the Slow Flight Maneuver (p. 5-11) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. AFH ch. 3 (p. 3-6) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  6. PHAK ch. 2 (p. 2-24) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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