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CA.V.C.S3FAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Skills

Establish the appropriate entry configuration, power, and airspeed.

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Establish the appropriate entry configuration, power, and airspeed.

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The recommended entry speed for these maneuvers is generally near the manufacturer’s design maneuvering speed, which allows maximum development of load factors without exceeding the load limits.

FAA references

  1. PHAK ch. 5 (pp. 5-36–5-37) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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