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PA.IV.E.S13FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Skills

Maintain VY +10/-5 knots to a safe maneuvering altitude.

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Maintain VY +10/-5 knots to a safe maneuvering altitude.

Bottom line

The applicant exhibits the skill to: Maintain VY +10/-5 knots to a safe maneuvering altitude.

FAA references

  1. AFH Glossary (p. G-18) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. PHAK ch. 11 (p. 11-7) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. AIM 7-6-7 (Mountain Flying) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  4. AFH ch. 16 (p. 16-17) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  6. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-11) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  7. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-42) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  8. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-6) — FAA-H-8083-2A
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