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AI.XIII.C.K6FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Knowledge

Airspeed control throughout the demonstration.

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Airspeed control throughout the demonstration.

Bottom line

In the VMC demonstration, the pilot maintains entry heading and slowly increases pitch attitude to decelerate at a rate of 1 knot per second, no faster. Entry is made from approximately 10 knots above VSSE or VYSE, whichever is higher, with the airplane trimmed for takeoff.

Key numbers

Key numbers for Airspeed control throughout the demonstration.
NumberWhat it means
1 knot per second, no fasterDecel rate
approximately 10 knots above VSSE or VYSE, whichever is higherEntry speed
approximately 20 knots above VSRudder limiting
at least 3,000 feet AGLMinimum altitude

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 13 (pp. 13-26–13-27) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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