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PA.X.B.S4FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Skills

Increase the pitch attitude slowly to reduce the airspeed at approximately 1 knot per s...

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Increase the pitch attitude slowly to reduce the airspeed at approximately 1 knot per second while applying increased rudder pressure as needed to maintain directional control.

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While maintaining entry heading, the pitch attitude is slowly increased to decelerate at a rate of 1 knot per second (no faster). As the airplane slows and control effectivity decays, the pilot counteracts the increasing yawing tendency with additional rudder pressure. The left yawing and rolling moment of the asymmetrical thrust is counteracted primarily with right rudder.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-26) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. FAA-P-8740-66, Flying Light Twins Safely — FAA-P-8740-66
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