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AI.XII.F.S7FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Skills

Recognize the airplane’s performance capabilities. If a climb is not possible at VYSE, ...

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Recognize the airplane’s performance capabilities. If a climb is not possible at VYSE, maintain VYSE and return to the departure airport for landing, or initiate an approach to the most suitable landing area available.

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The applicant demonstrates and simultaneously explains how to: Recognize the airplane’s performance capabilities. If a climb is not possible at VYSE, maintain VYSE and return to the departure airport for landing, or initiate an approach to the most suitable landing area available.

FAA references

  1. FAA-P-8740-66, Flying Light Twins Safely — FAA-P-8740-66
  2. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-29) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. FAAP874066 Landing Gear Selected Up, OEI Climb Performance Adequate — FAA-P-8740-66
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