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PA.IV.A.S14FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Skills

Maintain directional control and proper wind-drift correction throughout takeoff and cl...

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Maintain directional control and proper wind-drift correction throughout takeoff and climb.

Bottom line

A crosswind that exceeds an aircraft's demonstrated maximum crosswind component or the pilot's ability may result in loss of control on the ground. The pilot applies sufficient right rudder pressure to counteract torque and P-factor.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 2 (p. 2-22) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  3. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-11) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-12) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  5. AFH ch. 3 (p. 3-17) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  6. AIM 7-6-8 (Use of Runway Half-way Signs at Unimproved Airports) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  7. AFH ch. 12, Operational Procedures (p. 12-5) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  8. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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