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CA.IX.F.S5FAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Skills

Use flight controls in the proper combination as recommended by the manufacturer, or as...

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Use flight controls in the proper combination as recommended by the manufacturer, or as required to maintain best performance, and trim as required.

Bottom line

The rudder and aileron should be used, aggressively if necessary, to counteract the yaw and rolling tendencies. Using bank angle alone (no rudder) severely degrades climb performance as a result of a large sideslip.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 13 (pp. 13-29–13-30) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. FAA-P-8740-66, Flying Light Twins Safely — FAA-P-8740-66
  3. FAAP874066 Landing Gear Selected Up, OEI Climb Performance Adequate — FAA-P-8740-66
  4. PHAK ch. 2 (p. 2-20) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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