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AI.X.E.S5FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Skills

Establish and maintain a coordinated turn in a 45° bank, increasing elevator back press...

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Establish and maintain a coordinated turn in a 45° bank, increasing elevator back pressure smoothly and firmly until an impending stall is reached.

Bottom line

A good speed reduction rate is approximately 3 to 5 knots per second. Once at an appropriate speed, begin increasing the back pressure on the elevator while maintaining a coordinated 45° turn.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-20) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-36) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. AFH ch. 5, Stalls (p. 5-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-27) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  5. AFH ch. 1 (p. 1-13) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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