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AI.XII.G.R4FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Risk management

Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).

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Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).

Bottom line

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. Multiengine instructors should approach simulated engine failures below 400 feet AGL with extreme caution, and failures below 200 feet AGL should be reserved for simulators and training devices.

FAA references

  1. RMH Glossary — FAA-H-8083-2A
  2. AFH ch. 3 (p. 3-24) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AIH ch. 9 (pp. 9-9–9-10) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  4. FAA-P-8740-66, Flying Light Twins Safely — FAA-P-8740-66
  5. AFH ch. 13 (pp. 13-18–13-19) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  6. AFH ch. 13 (pp. 13-35–13-36) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  7. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-4) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  8. PHAK ch. 2 (p. 2-27) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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