Airman Certification Standards
ACS AI.VIII.D
Straight Descents and Descending Turns
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Knowledge
K1
Purpose of and procedures for straight descents and descending turns.
K2
Flight control and trim use.
K3
The pilot's visual references when performing the maneuver.
K4
Integrated flight instruction.
K5
Common errors related to this Task. 57
Risk Management
R1
Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
R2
Collision hazards.
Skill
S1
Establish, maintain, and level off from straight descents and descending turns.
S2
Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task. 58
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