What action should pilots take to manage their airspeed during a PEL?

During a Precautionary Emergency Landing (PEL), pilots must manage their airspeed carefully to ensure a successful, controlled descent and landing. The correct action is to adjust power and configuration as required. This involves using the throttle to modulate engine power, which helps manage airspeed as the aircraft descends. Pilots may need to make adjustments based on the aircraft's current speed, descent rate, and the configuration of the aircraft, including the use of flaps if necessary, as they approach the landing site.

Maintaining proper airspeed is critical during a PEL. If the airspeed is too high, it may result in a faster than desired descent, making it difficult to control the approach and landing. Conversely, flying too slow can lead to a stall. Therefore, managing airspeed by adjusting power and configuration is vital to provide the best chance of a safe landing.

The other options do not promote effective management of airspeed during a PEL. For example, maintaining maximum speed is inappropriate as it can compromise control during a descent. Using flaps throughout the descent may not be necessary or beneficial in all situations, and simply not altering airspeed does not account for the dynamic nature of the emergency and changing conditions. Thus, adjusting power and configuration