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ACS Standard

Slow Flight

Private Pilot
Maneuvers
Slow Flight

Review the applicable ACS performance standards and evaluator criteria for this maneuver.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Altitude
±100
FT

Maintain assigned altitude

Target
Target
Outside
ACS Acceptable Range
Outside
ACS allowable deviation: ±100 FT
airspeed
+10 / -0
KTS

Maintain specified airspeed

Target
Target
Outside
ACS Acceptable Range
Outside
ACS allowable deviation: +10 / -0 KTS
Heading
±10
DEG

Maintain assigned heading

Target
Target
Outside
ACS Acceptable Range
Outside
ACS allowable deviation: ±10°
bank angle
±10
DEG

Maintain assigned altitude

Target
Target
Outside
ACS Acceptable Range
Outside
ACS allowable deviation: ±10°
Evaluator Criteria

What the evaluator is looking for

Review the key performance and procedural criteria associated with this maneuver.

Establish the maneuver smoothly and at the appropriate configuration.
Maintain coordinated flight throughout the maneuver.
Maintain the applicable altitude and airspeed standards.
Maintain the required heading or directional control.
Use effective visual scanning and collision avoidance.
Complete the maneuver using appropriate recovery or completion procedures.
Post-flight review

Review these variables

Looking at these variables together can make it easier to understand how the maneuver developed, not just how it ended.

ALTITUDE

Look for when the altitude trend began.

ALTITUDE

Look for when the altitude trend began.

ALTITUDE

Look for when the altitude trend began.

ALTITUDE

Look for when the altitude trend began.

ALTITUDE

Look for when the altitude trend began.

ALTITUDE

Look for when the altitude trend began.

Source: FAA Airman Certification Standards
Always refer to the current official FAA ACS for testing requirements.
View FAA source →

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