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CA.VII.C.S9FAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Skills

Configure the airplane as recommended by the manufacturer, and accelerate to best angle...

ACS element text (the applicant demonstrates understanding of)

Configure the airplane as recommended by the manufacturer, and accelerate to best angle of climb speed (VX) or best rate of climb speed (VY).

Bottom line

The airplane should be accelerated to VX (if simulated obstacles are present) or VY during recovery and climb. The pilot should anticipate the need for nose-down trim as the airplane accelerates to VX or VY after recovery.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 13 (pp. 13-19–13-20) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-27) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-36) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. AFH ch. 5, Angle of Attack (p. 5-9) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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