AI.X.B.R3FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Risk management
Flight characteristics in the region of reversed command and the potential for loss of ...
Flight characteristics in the region of reversed command and the potential for loss of control.
Bottom line
Flight regime in which flight at a higher airspeed requires a lower power setting and a lower airspeed requires a higher power setting in order to maintain altitude. Airplane pilots must give particular attention to precise control of airspeed when operating in the low flight speeds of the region of reversed command.
FAA references
- PHAK ch. 11 (p. 11-11) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- PHAK ch. 11 (p. 11-12) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- AFH ch. 5, Slow Flight (p. 5-10) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AFH ch. 5, Performing the Slow Flight Maneuver (p. 5-11) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AFH ch. 3 (p. 3-23) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AFH Glossary (p. G-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AFH ch. 16 (p. 16-6) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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