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PA.IV.E.S12FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Skills

Configure the airplane in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidance after a positive ...

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Configure the airplane in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidance after a positive rate of climb has been verified.

Bottom line

After establishing the proper climb attitude and power settings, the pilot's next concern is flap retraction. Depending on the airplane’s altitude and airspeed, it is wise to retract the flaps intermittently in small increments to allow time for the airplane to accelerate progressively as they are being raised. With sufficient airspeed, the flaps should be retracted from full to an intermediate position and the landing gear retracted when there is a positive rate of climb and no chance of runway contact.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-22) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-11) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. AFH Glossary (p. G-18) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. PHAK ch. 11 (p. 11-7) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  6. PHAK ch. 11 (p. 11-8) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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