Airplane Steep Turns
| Objective: |
To develop the smoothness, coordination, orientation, division of attention, and control techniques necessary for the execution of maximum performance turns when the airplane is near its performance limits. |
| Content: |
Before Flight:
- 45-60° bank angle
- Airspeed at or below VA
- 360* minimum
- An aircraft’s max performance turns limited by:
- Power output
- Limit load factor
- Aerodynamic characteristics
- Stall speed increases with the square of the load factor
During Flight:
- Instructor demonstrates, then student executes maneuver
- Clear the area before maneuver
- Set airspeed to manufacturers recommended speed or VA before maneuver
- Smoothly roll into turn while adding up elevator pressure and increasing power to maintain altitude
- Rollout should be timed so that airplane is straight and level on entry heading
- As rollout begins, power should be reduced and up elevator pressure released
See AFH C. 9-1
See IFH C. 5-26 |
| Completion Standards: |
The lesson is complete when the student demonstrates knowledge through a written or oral exam and is able to perform steep turns to the satisfaction of the instructor and in accordance with the current Practical Test Standards for the student’s stage of training. |
Posted in CFI Lesson Plans |
