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PA.X.A.S3FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Skills

Use flight controls in the proper combination as recommended by the manufacturer, or as...

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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

The position of the ball varies from one-third to one-half of a ball width from instrument center toward the operative engine. Trim should be adjusted to lower the control forces.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 13 (pp. 13-28–13-30) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. FAA-P-8740-66, Flying Light Twins Safely — FAA-P-8740-66
  3. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-31) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. FAAP874066 Landing Gear Selected Up, OEI Climb Performance Adequate — FAA-P-8740-66
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