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IR.VI.B.R4FAA-S-ACS-8C · Nov 2023Risk management

Aircraft configuration during an approach and missed approach.

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Aircraft configuration during an approach and missed approach.

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Significant speed and configuration changes during an approach can seriously degrade situational awareness and complicate the decision of the proper action to take at the decision point.

FAA references

  1. IPH ch. 4 (p. 4-37) — FAA-H-8083-16B
  2. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-6) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AFH ch. 16 (p. 16-22) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. AC 90-105 Appendix I — AC No: 90-105A
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