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Performance and weight and balanceQuestion 848 of 934

In the region of reversed command, how does a pilot hold altitude when the airspeed decreases?

  1. By decreasing the power setting
  2. By holding the same power setting
  3. By increasing the power setting
  4. By raising the nose and reducing power
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Correct answer: By increasing the power setting

In this region, a lower airspeed requires a higher power setting to hold altitude.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 11: Aircraft Performance — Region of Reversed Command, page 267

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026