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Establish the manufacturer’s recommended airspeed or, if one is not available, a safe airspeed not to exceed manuevering speed (VA).

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  • Chapter 5: Aerodynamics of Flight › Ground Effect

    deficiency of airspeed during takeoff may permit the aircraft to become airborne but be incapable of sustaining flight out of ground effect. In this case, the aircraft may become airborne initially with a deficiency of speed and then settle ... become airborne with a deficiency of speed. The manufacturer’s recommended takeoff speed is necessary to provide adequate initial climb performance. It is also important that a definite climb be established before a pilot retracts the landing gear or flaps…

  • Chapter 7: Aircraft Systems › Propeller Overspeed in Piston Engine Aircraft

    alert operators, pilots, and aircraft manufacturers of concerns for an optimum response to a propeller overspeed in piston engine aircraft with variable pitch propellers. Although a SAIB is not regulatory in nature, the FAA recommends that the information be read ... propeller overspeed with no appreciable thrust. The pilot attempted to glide to a nearby airport and established the “best glide” speed of 110 knots, as published in the Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH), but was unable to reach the airport…

  • Chapter 7: Aircraft Systems › Turbine Engines › Flameout

    quickly reducing power, decreasing the aircraft’s AOA, and increasing airspeed. Although all gas turbine engines are subject to compressor stalls, most models have systems that inhibit them. One system uses a variable inlet guide vane (VIGV) and variable ... appropriate angle. To prevent air pressure stalls, operate the aircraft within the parameters established by the manufacturer. If a compressor stall does develop, follow the procedures recommended in the AFM/POH. Flameout A flameout occurs in the operation…

  • Chapter 10: Performance Maneuvers › Steep Turns

    turn. After establishing the manufacturer’s recommended entry speed, VA, or VO, as applicable, the airplane should be smoothly rolled into a predetermined bank angle between 45° and 60°. As the bank angle is being established, generally prior ... keep in mind that as the AOA increases, so does drag, and additional power allows the airplane to maintain airspeed. After the selected bank angle has been reached, the pilot will find that considerable force is required…

  • Chapter 10: Performance Maneuvers › Chandelle

    airspeed recommended by the manufacturer—in many cases this is the airplane’s design maneuvering speed (VA) or operating maneuvering speed (VO). [Figure 10-3A] After the appropriate entry airspeed has been established, the chandelle is started ... Once the bank angle is established, which is generally 30°, a climbing turn should be started by smoothly applying elevator back pressure at a constant rate while simultaneously increasing engine power to the recommended setting. In airplanes with a fixed…

  • LANDING › GLASSY WATER LANDING

    setting is not available and there are few visual cues, this altitude might be 200 feet above the surface. Landing preparation includes completion of the landing checklist and extension of flaps as recommended by the manufacturer. The objective ... minute (f.p.m.) at an airspeed approximately 10 knots above stall speed. Maintain this attitude, airspeed, and rate of descent until the seaplane contacts the water. Once the landing attitude and power setting are established, the airspeed…