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AI.XI.C.S2FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Skills

Descend at a constant airspeed to specific altitudes in straight flight and turns.

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Descend at a constant airspeed to specific altitudes in straight flight and turns.

Bottom line

During any change in attitude or airspeed, continuous application of trim is required to eliminate any control pressures that need to be applied to the control yoke. Power changes are made primarily by throttle movement, followed by an indicator cross-check to establish a more precise setting.

FAA references

  1. IFH ch. 7 (p. 7-49) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  2. IFH ch. 6 (pp. 6-4–6-5) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  3. IFH ch. 7 (p. 7-24) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  4. IFH ch. 8 (p. 8-15) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  5. AFH ch. 18 (pp. 18-14–18-15) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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