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CONFIDENCE MANEUVER

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A confidence maneuver consists of one or more turns, a climb or descent, or other maneuver to determine if the pilot in command (PIC) is able to receive and comply with ATC instructions.

Source FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary · checked 2026-08-25

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