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PA.VII.D.R4FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Risk management

Effect of environmental elements on airplane performance related to spins (e.g., turbul...

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Effect of environmental elements on airplane performance related to spins (e.g., turbulence, microbursts, and high-density altitude).

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The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risk associated with: Effect of environmental elements on airplane performance related to spins (e.g., turbulence, microbursts, and high-density altitude).

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 5, Environmental Factors (p. 5-2) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. RMH Glossary — FAA-H-8083-2A
  3. PHAK ch. 12 (pp. 12-10–12-11) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. AFH chs. 5, 13 (pp. 5-22, 5-23, 13-18) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-18) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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