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CA.IX.F.R4FAA-S-ACS-7B · 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

The FAA recommends that all in-flight simulated engine failures below 3,000 feet AGL, be introduced with a smooth reduction of the throttle.

FAA references

  1. RMH Glossary — FAA-H-8083-2A
  2. FAA-P-8740-66, Flying Light Twins Safely — FAA-P-8740-66
  3. AIH ch. 9 (p. 9-9) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  4. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-18) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. AFH ch. 13 (pp. 13-35–13-36) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  6. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-4) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  7. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-28) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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