FlyCurrentFLYCURRENT
PA.IX.B.R4FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Risk management

Configuring the airplane.

ACS element text (the applicant demonstrates understanding of)

Configuring the airplane.

Bottom line

As the glide airspeed is increased or decreased from the best glide airspeed, the glide ratio is lessened. To maximize the distance traveled during a glide, all drag-producing components need to be eliminated if possible.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 3 (pp. 3-22–3-23) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AFH ch. 3 (p. 3-23) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AIH ch. 1 (pp. 1-25–1-26) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  4. RMH ch. 6 (p. 6-4) — FAA-H-8083-2A
Members lesson

Build understanding you can use

Unlock the full lesson and continue studying this element.

  • Full teaching sections: Hazard; How it shows up; Decision rules; Mitigations; The hazard
  • Check your understanding with answers you can reveal
View membership options