CA.IV.A.S5FAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Skills
Position the flight controls for the existing wind, if applicable.
Position the flight controls for the existing wind, if applicable.
Bottom line
The last check as power is brought to full takeoff power includes confirming that the controls are positioned to account for any crosswind. A crosswind that exceeds an aircraft's demonstrated maximum crosswind component or the pilot's ability may result in loss of control on the ground.
FAA references
- AFH ch. 2 (p. 2-22) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
- AIM 7-6-7 (Mountain Flying) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
- AIM 7-6-8 (Use of Runway Half-way Signs at Unimproved Airports) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
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