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PA.IV.G.R1FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Risk management

Selection of takeoff path based on pilot capability, airplane performance and limitatio...

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Selection of takeoff path based on pilot capability, airplane performance and limitations, available distance, and wind.

Bottom line

The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risk associated with: Selection of takeoff path based on pilot capability, airplane performance and limitations, available distance, and wind.

FAA references

  1. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  2. AIM 7-6-7 (Mountain Flying) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  3. SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-8) — FAA-H-8083-23
  4. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-6) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  5. AFH Glossary (p. G-18) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  6. SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-16) — FAA-H-8083-23
  7. PHAK ch. 11 (p. 11-5) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  8. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-11) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  9. AFH ch. 9 (pp. 9-18–9-19) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  10. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-14) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  11. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-42) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  12. PHAK ch. 11 (p. 11-7) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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