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PA.IV.C.S13FAA-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

In propeller-driven airplanes, torque, slipstream effect, and P-factor may produce a strong left yaw, which requires right rudder input to maintain coordinated flight.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 2 (p. 2-22) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. PHAK ch. 11 (p. 11-12) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. AFH ch. 6 (p. 6-6) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. AFH ch. 5, Performing the Slow Flight Maneuver (p. 5-11) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-31) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  6. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-12) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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