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AI.XII.A.R1FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Risk management

Altitude, wind, terrain, obstructions, gliding distance, and available landing distance...

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Altitude, wind, terrain, obstructions, gliding distance, and available landing distance considerations.

Bottom line

To avoid terrain and obstacles, especially at night or in low visibility, determine safe altitudes in advance by using the altitudes shown on VFR and IFR charts during preflight planning.

FAA references

  1. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  2. AFH ch. 3 (p. 3-23) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AFH ch. 9 (pp. 9-27–9-28) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. AFH ch. 18 (p. 18-9) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. AIH ch. 1 (p. 1-6) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  6. PHAK ch. 11 (p. 11-17) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  7. PHAK ch. 9 (p. 9-4) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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