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PA.IV.H.R5FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Risk management

Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).

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Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).

Bottom line

Pilots should be aware that a spin recovery will take considerable altitude; therefore, it is critical that corrective action be taken immediately.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 13 (pp. 13-18–13-19) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AFH ch. 17 (p. 17-13) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. PHAK ch. 12 (p. 12-8) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. AFH ch. 12, Operational Procedures (p. 12-4) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-4) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  6. AIM 7-4-4 (Vortex Behavior) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  7. RMH Glossary — FAA-H-8083-2A
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