PA.X.D.S8FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Skills
Establish a rate of descent that ensures arrival at the minimum descent altitude (MDA) ...
Establish a rate of descent that ensures arrival at the minimum descent altitude (MDA) or decision altitude (DA)/decision height (DH) with the airplane in a position from which a descent to a landing on the intended runway or landing path can be made, either straight in or circling as appropriate.
Bottom line
The applicant exhibits the skill to: Establish a rate of descent that ensures arrival at the minimum descent altitude (MDA) or decision altitude (DA)/decision height (DH) with the airplane in a position from which a descent to a landing on the intended runway or landing path can be made, either straight in or circling as appropriate.
FAA references
- PHAK Glossary (p. G-16) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- IFH ch. 10 (p. 10-22) — FAA-H-8083-15B
- FAA-P-8740-66, Flying Light Twins Safely — FAA-P-8740-66
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