PA.IV.E.R1FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Risk management
Selection of runway based on pilot capability, airplane performance and limitations, av...
Selection of runway based on pilot capability, airplane performance and limitations, available distance, and wind.
Bottom line
Takeoffs and landings become more hazardous when the calculated performance approaches the available runway length. Upslope or tailwinds on takeoff require greater acceleration than normal and, under some circumstances, prevent takeoff entirely. The minimum distances required for takeoff and landing must fall within the applicable declared distances before the pilot can accept that runway.
FAA references
- RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
- AIM 7-6-7 (Mountain Flying) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
- RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-6) — FAA-H-8083-2A
- 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)
- AIM 4-3-6 (Use of Runways/Declared Distances) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
- PHAK ch. 11 (p. 11-5) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-14) — FAA-H-8083-2A
- PHAK ch. 11 (p. 11-7) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- RMH App. C (p. C-1) — FAA-H-8083-2A
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