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CA.IV.C.K5FAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Knowledge

Importance of weight transfer from wheels to wings.

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Importance of weight transfer from wheels to wings.

Bottom line

Using back-elevator pressure and engine power, the pilot can control the rate at which the weight of the airplane is transferred from the wings to the wheels.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 9 (pp. 9-23–9-24) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-49) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. PHAK ch. 6 (p. 6-10) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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