IR.VI.B.S11FAA-S-ACS-8C · Nov 2023Skills

Establish a predetermined rate of descent at the point where vertical guidance begins, ...

ACS element text (the applicant demonstrates understanding of)

Establish a predetermined rate of descent at the point where vertical guidance begins, which approximates that required for the aircraft to follow the vertical guidance.

Bottom line

The applicant exhibits the skill to: Establish a predetermined rate of descent at the point where vertical guidance begins, which approximates that required for the aircraft to follow the vertical guidance.

FAA references

  1. IPH ch. 4 (p. 4-19) — FAA-H-8083-16B
  2. IPH ch. 4 (p. 4-37) — FAA-H-8083-16B
  3. AFH ch. 16 (p. 16-18) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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