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

Establish the takeoff, departure, or cruise configuration, as specified by the evaluato...

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Establish the takeoff, departure, or cruise configuration, as specified by the evaluator, and maintain coordinated flight throughout the maneuver.

Bottom line

The airplane is slowed to the manufacturer’s recommended lift-off speed. Coordinated flight occurs whenever the pilot is proactively correcting for yaw effects associated with power (engine/ propeller effects), aileron inputs, how an airplane reacts when turning, and airplane rigging.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-19) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AFH ch. 5, Coordinated Flight (p. 5-8) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-27) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-36) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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