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PA.IX.E.R2FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Risk management

Configuring the airplane.

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Configuring the airplane.

Bottom line

With the wings held level, loss of directional control may be experienced at speeds almost 20 knots above published VMC. If no manufacturer's rotation speed or lift-off speed is published, use a minimum of VMC plus 5 knots for Vr. For VYSE to deliver its climb, the airplane is flown at zero sideslip.

FAA references

  1. FAA-P-8740-66, Flying Light Twins Safely — FAA-P-8740-66
  2. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-2) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. PHAK ch. 8 (p. 8-10) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-29) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-1) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  6. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-28) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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