AI.X.A.K1FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Knowledge
Purpose of and procedures for proper slow flight.
Purpose of and procedures for proper slow flight.
Bottom line
Slow flight may be conducted in straightand-level flight, turns, climbs, or descents. In all cases, practicing slow flight should be conducted at an adequate height above the ground for recovery should the airplane inadvertently stall.
Key numbers
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| 3,000 feet AGL (maneuver completed no lower, or higher if recommended by the manufacturer) | Multiengine floor |
| well below the 45-knot limit | LSA stall speeds |
FAA references
- AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-18) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AFH ch. 17 (p. 17-13) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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