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PA.IV.I.S4bFAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Skills

b. Advance the throttle smoothly to takeoff power and confirm proper engine and flight ...

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Clear the area, select appropriate takeoff path considering surface hazards or vessels and surface conditions: b. Advance the throttle smoothly to takeoff power and confirm proper engine and flight instrument indications prior to rotation

Bottom line

The applicant exhibits the skill to: Clear the area, select appropriate takeoff path considering surface hazards or vessels and surface conditions: Advance the throttle smoothly to takeoff power and confirm proper engine and flight instrument indications prior to rotation.

FAA references

  1. SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-15) — FAA-H-8083-23
  2. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-11) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AFH ch. 2 (p. 2-22) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-12) — FAA-H-8083-23
  5. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-12) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  6. AFH ch. 12, Operational Procedures (p. 12-5) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  7. AIM 7-6-14 (Flying in Flat Light, Brown Out Conditions, and White Out Conditions) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  8. SEA ch. 5 (p. 5-1) — FAA-H-8083-23
  9. SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-16) — FAA-H-8083-23
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