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PA.IV.D.R2bFAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Risk management

b. Windshear

ACS element text (the applicant demonstrates understanding of)

Effects of: b. Windshear

Bottom line

The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risk associated with: Effects of: Windshear.

FAA references

  1. PHAK ch. 12 (p. 12-8) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  2. AIM 10-1-2 (Helicopter Instrument Approaches) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  3. AIM 7-6-7 (Mountain Flying) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  4. AIM 7-4-4 (Vortex Behavior) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  5. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-4) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  6. AFH ch. 12, Operational Procedures (p. 12-4) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  7. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
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