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• Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledgep. 11-10
  Chapter 11: Aircraft Performance › Climb Performance Factors › Range Performance

  condition is obtained at maximum lift/ drag ratio (L/DMAX), and it is important to note that for a given aircraft configuration, the L/DMAX occurs at a particular AOA and lift coefficient and is unaffected by weight or altitude. A variation ... cases, it is not always true as there are different variables to every situation. Each aircraft configuration is different, and there is not a rule of thumb that encompasses all of them as to how to achieve the max range…

• Aeronautical Information Manualp. 7-4-1
  Chapter 7. Safety of Flight › Section 4. Wake Turbulence › 7-4-3. Vortex Strength

  given aircraft can also be changed by extension of flaps or other wing configuring devices. However, the vortex strength from an aircraft increases ... proportionately to an increase in operating weight or a decrease in aircraft speed. Since the turbulence from a “dirty” aircraft configuration hastens wake decay, the greatest vortex strength occurs when the generating aircraft is HEAVY, CLEAN, and SLOW. b. Induced…

• Aeronautical Information Manualp. 10-1-1
  Chapter 10. Helicopter Operations › Section 1. Helicopter IFR Operations › 10-1-1. Helicopter Flight Control Systems

  that are required to be in operation or engaged for IFR flight in either the single or two pilot configuration. Often, particularly in two pilot operation, this level of augmentation is less than the full capability of the installed systems ... approach. 3. Vnei (never exceed speed - IFR). 4. Maximum approach angle. 5. Weight and center of gravity limits. 6. Aircraft configuration limitations (such as aircraft door positions and external loads). 7. Aircraft system limitations (generators, inverters, etc.). 8. System testing…

• Aviation Instructor's Handbookp. 9-9
  Chapter 9: Techniques of Flight Instruction › Use of Distractions

  landing, and twenty percent were preceded by engine failure. Preoccupation inside or outside the flight deck while changing aircraft configuration or trim, maneuvering to avoid other traffic, or clearing hazardous obstacles during takeoff and climb could create a potential stall/spin ... inadvertent stall or spin or the possibility of an upset while performing tasks that are secondary to controlling the aircraft. The FAA has established a policy for use of certain distractions on practical tests for pilot certification. The purpose…

• Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledgep. 11-17
  Chapter 11: Aircraft Performance › Takeoff and Landing Performance › Landing Performance

  When minimum landing distances are considered, braking friction forces predominate during the landing roll and, for the majority of aircraft configurations, braking friction is the main source of deceleration. The minimum landing distance varies in direct proportion to the gross ... effect of wind on landing distance is large and deserves proper consideration when predicting landing distance. Since the aircraft lands at a particular airspeed independent of the wind, the principal effect of wind on landing distance is the change…

• Airplane Flying Handbookp. 5-9
  Chapter 5: Maintaining Aircraft Control: Upset Prevention and Recovery Training › Slow Flight

  maintain a selected altitude. It is essential that pilots: 1. understand the aerodynamics associated with slow flight in various aircraft configurations and attitudes, 2. recognize airplane cues in these flight conditions, 3. smoothly manage coordinated flight control inputs while maneuvering…