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AI.XI.D.R8FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Risk management

Trimming the aircraft.

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Trimming the aircraft.

Bottom line

The ball should be checked throughout the turn, especially if control pressures are held rather than trimmed off. As the bank is established, trim off the pressures applied during pitch and power changes.

FAA references

  1. PHAK ch. 6 (p. 6-10) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  2. IFH ch. 7 (p. 7-20) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  3. AIH ch. 9 (p. 9-10) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  4. IFH ch. 6 (p. 6-10) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  5. IFH ch. 6 (p. 6-20) — FAA-H-8083-15B
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