Commercial Pilot for Powered-Lift CategoryFAA-S-ACS-2

Area of Operation VI

Performance Maneuvers

3 Tasks

Task A Rapid Deceleration/Quick Stop

References

FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-25; Flight Manual

Objective

To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with rapid deceleration/quick stop and conditions that may require a rapid deceleration/quick stop.

Knowledge

CP.VI.A.K1

Purpose of the maneuver.

CP.VI.A.K2

Aircraft transmission and powerplant limitations.

CP.VI.A.K3

Airspeed limitations.

CP.VI.A.K4

Aircraft maximum rate deceleration rate and technique.

CP.VI.A.K5

Height velocity (H/V) awareness.

Risk Management

CP.VI.A.R1

Gaining or losing altitude.

CP.VI.A.R2

Excessive pitch attitudes.

CP.VI.A.R3

Effects of wind.

CP.VI.A.R4

Airframe and airspeed limitations.

CP.VI.A.R5

Collision hazards.

CP.VI.A.R6

Dividing attention between aircraft control and orientation.

CP.VI.A.R7

Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.

CP.VI.A.R8

Uncoordinated flight.

CP.VI.A.R9

Vortex ring state (VRS).

Skills

CP.VI.A.S1

Complete the appropriate checklist(s).

CP.VI.A.S2

Clear the area.

CP.VI.A.S3

Maintain heading throughout the maneuver, ±5°.

CP.VI.A.S4

Perform a maximum performance deceleration as directed by the evaluator.

CP.VI.A.S5

Select an appropriate power setting and thrust vector to allow deceleration at maximum rate.

CP.VI.A.S6

Maintain coordinated flight throughout the maneuver.

Task B Inflight Conversion During Straight-and-Level Flight

References

FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-25; Flight Manual

Objective

To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with converting from thrust-borne configuration to wing-borne configuration, and returning to thrust-borne configuration.

Knowledge

CP.VI.B.K1

Procedures for changing aircraft configuration.

CP.VI.B.K2

Aerodynamic effects of changing aircraft configuration.

CP.VI.B.K3

Flight control operation when converting from thrust-borne to wing-borne configuration, and when converting from wing-borne to thrust-borne configuration, while in straight-and-level flight.

CP.VI.B.K4

Aircraft performance and limitation charts.

CP.VI.B.K5

Factors related to weight and balance and center of gravity (CG) envelopes.

Risk Management

CP.VI.B.R1

Aircraft performance limitations.

CP.VI.B.R2

Powerplant failure during conversion.

CP.VI.B.R3

Aerodynamic stall.

CP.VI.B.R4

Effects of gross weight and CG.

CP.VI.B.R5

Rapid configuration or thrust vector changes.

CP.VI.B.R6

Other hazards specific to the powered-lift make and model.

CP.VI.B.R7

Altitude variation/vertical speed.

CP.VI.B.R8

Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.

Skills

CP.VI.B.S1

Convert from thrust-borne configuration to wing-borne configuration during straight-and-level flight.

CP.VI.B.S2

Convert the aircraft from wing-borne configuration to thrust-borne configuration during straight-and- level flight.

CP.VI.B.S3

Utilize proper control technique throughout the maneuver.

CP.VI.B.S4

Maintain awareness of aircraft performance, limitations, and relative position throughout the maneuver.

CP.VI.B.S5

Maintain altitude ±100 feet and specified heading ±10° throughout the operation. Achieve and maintain targeted airspeed ±10 knots.

CP.VI.B.S6

Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate.

CP.VI.B.S7

Use the appropriate checklist, if applicable.

Task C Steep Turns

References

FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-25; Flight Manual

Objective

To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with steep turns.

Knowledge

CP.VI.C.K1

Aerodynamics associated with steep turns, including:

CP.VI.C.K1a

a. Maintaining coordinated flight

CP.VI.C.K1b

b. Overbanking tendencies

CP.VI.C.K1c

c. Maneuvering speed, including the impact of weight changes

CP.VI.C.K1d

d. Load factor and accelerated stalls

CP.VI.C.K1e

e. Rate and radius of turn

Risk Management

CP.VI.C.R1

Dividing attention between aircraft control and orientation.

CP.VI.C.R2

Collision hazards.

CP.VI.C.R3

Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).

CP.VI.C.R4

Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.

CP.VI.C.R5

Uncoordinated flight.

Skills

CP.VI.C.S1

Clear the area.

CP.VI.C.S2

Establish the manufacturer's recommended airspeed; or if one is not available, an airspeed not to exceed maneuvering speed (VA).

CP.VI.C.S3

Roll into a coordinated 360° steep turn as selected by the evaluator and according to the aircraft's operating limitations.

CP.VI.C.S4

Perform the maneuver in the opposite direction.

CP.VI.C.S5

Maintain the entry altitude ±100 feet, airspeed ±10 knots, bank ±5°, and roll out on the entry heading ±10°.

Commercial Pilot for Powered-Lift CategoryFAA-S-ACS-2

Area of Operation VI

Performance Maneuvers

3 Tasks

Task A Rapid Deceleration/Quick Stop

References

FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-25; Flight Manual

Objective

To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with rapid deceleration/quick stop and conditions that may require a rapid deceleration/quick stop.

Knowledge

CP.VI.A.K1

Purpose of the maneuver.

CP.VI.A.K2

Aircraft transmission and powerplant limitations.

CP.VI.A.K3

Airspeed limitations.

CP.VI.A.K4

Aircraft maximum rate deceleration rate and technique.

CP.VI.A.K5

Height velocity (H/V) awareness.

Risk Management

CP.VI.A.R1

Gaining or losing altitude.

CP.VI.A.R2

Excessive pitch attitudes.

CP.VI.A.R3

Effects of wind.

CP.VI.A.R4

Airframe and airspeed limitations.

CP.VI.A.R5

Collision hazards.

CP.VI.A.R6

Dividing attention between aircraft control and orientation.

CP.VI.A.R7

Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.

CP.VI.A.R8

Uncoordinated flight.

CP.VI.A.R9

Vortex ring state (VRS).

Skills

CP.VI.A.S1

Complete the appropriate checklist(s).

CP.VI.A.S2

Clear the area.

CP.VI.A.S3

Maintain heading throughout the maneuver, ±5°.

CP.VI.A.S4

Perform a maximum performance deceleration as directed by the evaluator.

CP.VI.A.S5

Select an appropriate power setting and thrust vector to allow deceleration at maximum rate.

CP.VI.A.S6

Maintain coordinated flight throughout the maneuver.

Task B Inflight Conversion During Straight-and-Level Flight

References

FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-25; Flight Manual

Objective

Knowledge

CP.VI.B.K1

Procedures for changing aircraft configuration.

CP.VI.B.K2

Aerodynamic effects of changing aircraft configuration.

CP.VI.B.K3

Flight control operation when converting from thrust-borne to wing-borne configuration, and when converting from wing-borne to thrust-borne configuration, while in straight-and-level flight.

CP.VI.B.K4

Aircraft performance and limitation charts.

CP.VI.B.K5

Factors related to weight and balance and center of gravity (CG) envelopes.

Risk Management

CP.VI.B.R1

Aircraft performance limitations.

CP.VI.B.R2

Powerplant failure during conversion.

CP.VI.B.R3

Aerodynamic stall.

CP.VI.B.R4

Effects of gross weight and CG.

CP.VI.B.R5

Rapid configuration or thrust vector changes.

CP.VI.B.R6

Other hazards specific to the powered-lift make and model.

CP.VI.B.R7

Altitude variation/vertical speed.

CP.VI.B.R8

Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.

Skills

CP.VI.B.S1

Convert from thrust-borne configuration to wing-borne configuration during straight-and-level flight.

CP.VI.B.S2

Convert the aircraft from wing-borne configuration to thrust-borne configuration during straight-and- level flight.

CP.VI.B.S3

Utilize proper control technique throughout the maneuver.

CP.VI.B.S4

Maintain awareness of aircraft performance, limitations, and relative position throughout the maneuver.

CP.VI.B.S5

Maintain altitude ±100 feet and specified heading ±10° throughout the operation. Achieve and maintain targeted airspeed ±10 knots.

CP.VI.B.S6

Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate.

CP.VI.B.S7

Use the appropriate checklist, if applicable.

Task C Steep Turns

References

FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-25; Flight Manual

Objective

To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with steep turns.

Knowledge

CP.VI.C.K1

Aerodynamics associated with steep turns, including:

CP.VI.C.K1a

a. Maintaining coordinated flight

CP.VI.C.K1b

b. Overbanking tendencies

CP.VI.C.K1c

c. Maneuvering speed, including the impact of weight changes

CP.VI.C.K1d

d. Load factor and accelerated stalls

CP.VI.C.K1e

e. Rate and radius of turn

Risk Management

CP.VI.C.R1

Dividing attention between aircraft control and orientation.

CP.VI.C.R2

Collision hazards.

CP.VI.C.R3

Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).

CP.VI.C.R4

Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.

CP.VI.C.R5

Uncoordinated flight.

Skills

CP.VI.C.S1

Clear the area.

CP.VI.C.S2

Establish the manufacturer's recommended airspeed; or if one is not available, an airspeed not to exceed maneuvering speed (VA).

CP.VI.C.S3

Roll into a coordinated 360° steep turn as selected by the evaluator and according to the aircraft's operating limitations.

CP.VI.C.S4

Perform the maneuver in the opposite direction.

CP.VI.C.S5

Maintain the entry altitude ±100 feet, airspeed ±10 knots, bank ±5°, and roll out on the entry heading ±10°.