AI.X.G.S4FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Skills

Establish a normal glide airspeed and trim the airplane.

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Establish a normal glide airspeed and trim the airplane.

Bottom line

Trim helps to relieve adverse control pressures and assists in maintaining a proper pitch attitude. Preoccupation inside or outside the flight deck while changing aircraft configuration or trim, maneuvering to avoid other traffic, or clearing hazardous obstacles during takeoff and climb could create a potential stall/spin situation.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-11) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AFH ch. 17 (p. 17-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AIH ch. 9 (p. 9-9) — FAA-H-8083-9B
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