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CA.VII.D.S4FAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Skills

Set power appropriate for the configuration, such that the airspeed does not exceed the...

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Set power appropriate for the configuration, such that the airspeed does not exceed the maneuvering speed (VA) or any other applicable Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)/Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) limitation.

Bottom line

Abrupt pull ups at high diving speeds may impose critical loads on aircraft structures and may produce recurrent or secondary stalls by increasing the AOA to that of stalling. Avoid rapid and large alternating control inputs, especially in combination with large changes in pitch, roll, or yaw (e.g., large sideslip angles) as they may result in structural failures at any speed, including below VA.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-20) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-36) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. AFH ch. 10 (p. 10-2) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-19) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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