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After lifting off a soft field below climb speed, where should you accelerate?

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  1. In ground effect
  2. In a steep climb
  3. With the wheels back on the surface

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  1. FAA Airplane Flying Handbook, Chapter 6 www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/airplane_handbook/07_afh_ch6.pdf Checked 2026-10-09.

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