PA.IX.G.S3FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Skills
Use flight controls in the proper combination as recommended by the manufacturer, or as...
Use flight controls in the proper combination as recommended by the manufacturer, or as required to maintain best performance, and trim as required.
Bottom line
After the flaps and landing gear have been retracted and the propeller of the inoperative engine feathered, a key element in extracting best climb performance is minimizing sideslip. The ball is displaced approximately one-third to one-half toward the operative engine.
FAA references
- AFH ch. 13 (pp. 13-28–13-29) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- FAA-P-8740-66, Flying Light Twins Safely — FAA-P-8740-66
- FAAP874066 Landing Gear Selected Up, OEI Climb Performance Adequate — FAA-P-8740-66
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