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AA.III.G — Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb (ASES, AMES)

AA.III.G for the Airline Transport Pilot Airplane ACS: official objective, references, and 28 exact knowledge, risk-management, and skill descriptions.

FAA-S-ACS-11A, November 2023. This study page does not replace the current FAA publication or an examiner's plan of action.

Official task context

AA.III.G official ACS context
Certificate or ratingAirline Transport Pilot
Aircraft categoryAirplane
Area of operationArea of Operation III. Takeoffs and Landings
TaskTask G. Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb (ASES, AMES)
Task code prefixAA.III.G
Official referencesFAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-23, FAA-H-8083-25; POH/AFM
FAA documentFAA-S-ACS-11A — Airline Transport Pilot and Type Rating for Airplane Category Airman Certification Standards
FAA source libraryOpen the official ACS library

Official task objective

To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with confined area takeoff and maximum performance climb.

What the ACS code means

  • AA identifies the ACS standard family used for this Airline Transport Pilot Airplane document.
  • III identifies Takeoffs and Landings, the Area of Operation.
  • G identifies Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb (ASES, AMES), the Task within that Area.
  • K, R, and S identify knowledge, risk-management, and skill elements. The number selects the item; a trailing lowercase letter identifies a listed sub-element.

Knowledge elements

Official ACS knowledge items and mock-oral treatment
ACS codeOfficial descriptionHow a mock oral can probe it
AA.III.G.K1Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on takeoff and climb performance.Explain the element, apply it to a scenario, and connect the answer to current references or aircraft information when relevant.
AA.III.G.K2Appropriate power settings and V-speeds for takeoff and climb.Explain the element, apply it to a scenario, and connect the answer to current references or aircraft information when relevant.
AA.III.G.K3Appropriate airplane configuration.Explain the element, apply it to a scenario, and connect the answer to current references or aircraft information when relevant.
AA.III.G.K4Effects of water surface.Explain the element, apply it to a scenario, and connect the answer to current references or aircraft information when relevant.
AA.III.G.K5Available techniques for confined-area takeoff and climb.Explain the element, apply it to a scenario, and connect the answer to current references or aircraft information when relevant.

Risk management elements

Official ACS risk management items and mock-oral treatment
ACS codeOfficial descriptionHow a mock oral can probe it
AA.III.G.R1Selection of the takeoff path based on airplane limitations, available distance, surface conditions, and wind.Work through a scenario by identifying the hazard, evaluating the risk, and explaining a practical mitigation or decision.
AA.III.G.R2Abnormal operations, including planning for:Work through a scenario by identifying the hazard, evaluating the risk, and explaining a practical mitigation or decision.
AA.III.G.R2aa. Rejected takeoffWork through a scenario by identifying the hazard, evaluating the risk, and explaining a practical mitigation or decision.
AA.III.G.R2bb. Potential engine failure in takeoff/climb phase of flightWork through a scenario by identifying the hazard, evaluating the risk, and explaining a practical mitigation or decision.
AA.III.G.R3Collision hazards.Work through a scenario by identifying the hazard, evaluating the risk, and explaining a practical mitigation or decision.
AA.III.G.R4Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).Work through a scenario by identifying the hazard, evaluating the risk, and explaining a practical mitigation or decision.
AA.III.G.R5Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.Work through a scenario by identifying the hazard, evaluating the risk, and explaining a practical mitigation or decision.
AA.III.G.R6Gear position in an amphibious airplane.Work through a scenario by identifying the hazard, evaluating the risk, and explaining a practical mitigation or decision.

Skills elements

Official ACS skills items and mock-oral treatment
ACS codeOfficial descriptionHow a mock oral can probe it
AA.III.G.S1Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s) prior to takeoff in a timely manner.Describe the procedure, interpretation, or decision process that can be discussed during an oral. Physical aircraft performance remains part of the practical test.
AA.III.G.S2Make radio calls as appropriate.Describe the procedure, interpretation, or decision process that can be discussed during an oral. Physical aircraft performance remains part of the practical test.
AA.III.G.S3Position the flight controls for the existing wind, if applicable.Describe the procedure, interpretation, or decision process that can be discussed during an oral. Physical aircraft performance remains part of the practical test.
AA.III.G.S4Verify the airplane is configured for takeoff.Describe the procedure, interpretation, or decision process that can be discussed during an oral. Physical aircraft performance remains part of the practical test.
AA.III.G.S5Clear the area; select appropriate takeoff path considering surface conditions and collision hazards.Describe the procedure, interpretation, or decision process that can be discussed during an oral. Physical aircraft performance remains part of the practical test.
AA.III.G.S6Retract the water rudders, as appropriate.Describe the procedure, interpretation, or decision process that can be discussed during an oral. Physical aircraft performance remains part of the practical test.
AA.III.G.S7Set and confirm takeoff power.Describe the procedure, interpretation, or decision process that can be discussed during an oral. Physical aircraft performance remains part of the practical test.
AA.III.G.S8Avoid excessive water spray on the propeller(s).Describe the procedure, interpretation, or decision process that can be discussed during an oral. Physical aircraft performance remains part of the practical test.
AA.III.G.S9Maintain directional control and proper wind-drift correction throughout takeoff and climb.Describe the procedure, interpretation, or decision process that can be discussed during an oral. Physical aircraft performance remains part of the practical test.
AA.III.G.S10Establish and maintain an appropriate planing attitude, directional control, and correct for porpoising, skipping, and increase in water drag.Describe the procedure, interpretation, or decision process that can be discussed during an oral. Physical aircraft performance remains part of the practical test.
AA.III.G.S11Rotate and lift off at the appropriate airspeed, and accelerate to the recommended obstacle clearance airspeed or VX using appropriate bank angles to maintain terrain clearance, as needed.Describe the procedure, interpretation, or decision process that can be discussed during an oral. Physical aircraft performance remains part of the practical test.
AA.III.G.S12Climb at the recommended airspeed or in its absence at best angle-of-climb speed (VX), +5/-0 knots until the obstacle is cleared, or until the airplane is 50 feet above the surface. In multiengine airplanes with VX values within 5 knots of minimum control speed (VMC), the use of best rate of climb speed (VY) or the manufacturer's recommendation is acceptable.Describe the procedure, interpretation, or decision process that can be discussed during an oral. Physical aircraft performance remains part of the practical test.
AA.III.G.S13After clearing all obstacles, accelerate to VY ±5 knots.Describe the procedure, interpretation, or decision process that can be discussed during an oral. Physical aircraft performance remains part of the practical test.
AA.III.G.S14Retract flaps and adjust power as needed to maintain VY or appropriate climb airspeed, ±5 knots to a safe maneuvering altitude.Describe the procedure, interpretation, or decision process that can be discussed during an oral. Physical aircraft performance remains part of the practical test.
AA.III.G.S15Follow noise abatement procedures, as practicable.Describe the procedure, interpretation, or decision process that can be discussed during an oral. Physical aircraft performance remains part of the practical test.

Difficulty data

Difficulty calibration is ongoing for this Task. A difficulty estimate is published only with a sufficiently large, privacy-preserving first directly recorded assessment sample. Any observed difficulty comes from Checkride AI mock-oral practice assessments and is a practice-data proxy, not an FAA practical-test pass or fail rate.

Difficulty calibration remains ongoing until an item clears the private reporting threshold. Percentages, when available, describe the share who needed review on their first directly recorded assessment. Underlying sample sizes are never published, and historical final states are not backfilled into this measure.

Official task notes

  • See Appendix 3: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations for information related to this Task.

How to use this in a mock oral

A mock examiner can ask you to explain the published elements, apply them to the configured aircraft and airport scenario, identify risks, and defend a decision. The prompts are practice scenarios; they are not claimed to be actual FAA examiner scripts or a prediction of the questions you will receive.

Practice in a mock oral

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