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PA.IV.M.R2cFAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Risk management

c. Tailwind

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Effects of: c. Tailwind

Bottom line

There may be an unrecognized tailwind component and higher groundspeed on the base leg, which causes the pilot to turn late or with inadequate bank.

FAA references

  1. PHAK ch. 11 (p. 11-15) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  2. PHAK ch. 11 (p. 11-17) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. AFH ch. 5, Accelerated Stalls; Cross-Control Stall (p. 5-20) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. AIM 7-4-4 (Vortex Behavior) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  5. AFH ch. 2 (pp. 2-19–2-20) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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