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PA.IV.M.K3FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Knowledge

Wind correction techniques during forward slip.

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Wind correction techniques during forward slip.

Bottom line

Correction applied to the course to establish a heading so that track will coincide with course. Prior to touchdown, the transition to a sideslip is made with the upwind wing lowered and opposite rudder applied to prevent a turn.

Key numbers

Key numbers for Wind correction techniques during forward slip.
NumberWhat it means
30 seconds, for example, in some AFM/POH limitations against slips in excess of a certain time periodSlip limit

FAA references

  1. AFH Glossary (p. G-18) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AFH ch. 13 (pp. 13-21–13-22) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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