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PA.IX.A.S4FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Skills

Use bank angle between 30° and 45° to maintain positive load factors during the descent.

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Use bank angle between 30° and 45° to maintain positive load factors during the descent.

Bottom line

When initiating the descent, a bank of approximately 30 to 45° should be established to maintain positive load factors (G forces) on the airplane. The pilot should not allow the airplane’s airspeed to pass the never-exceed speed (VNE), the maximum landing gear extended speed (VLE), or the maximum flap extended speed (VFE), as applicable.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 18 (p. 18-9) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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