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PA.VIII.C.S1FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Skills

Transition to the descent pitch attitude and power setting on an assigned heading using...

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Transition to the descent pitch attitude and power setting on an assigned heading using proper instrument cross-check and interpretation, and coordinated flight control application.

Bottom line

Power changes are made primarily by throttle movement, followed by an indicator cross-check to establish a more precise setting. An increase in the scan rate during the transition is important since changes are being made to the aircraft flightpath and speed.

FAA references

  1. IFH App. B (p. B-1) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  2. IFH ch. 7 (p. 7-49) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  3. IFH ch. 6 (p. 6-4) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  4. PHAK Glossary (p. G-12) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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