Steep Turns

Question 1

How do you perform this maneuver?

Answer 1

Find an external reference from the nose of acft
After having completed maneuver checks
Smoothly bank the aircraft to the desired angle (30º,45º, or 60º)

Question 2

What’s very important not to loose during this maneouver?

Answer 2

Height or speed when entering the turn

Question 3

What does it ensure?

Answer 3

That you must maintain the nose of the aircraft level with the horizon

At the same time pull back slightly and add a small amount of power as you do so

Question 4

What do you do once you see your external reference?

Answer 4

Roll out of the bank
Anticipating slightly
Do not allow nose to rise

Question 5

What are the common errors in steep turns?

Answer 5

• not maintaing the altitude and speed
• incorrect use of pitch with subsequent loss of height and speed utilization
• not sufficiently anticipating the roll out
• trimming too much

Question 6

What are the tolerances in steep turns?

Answer 6

Heading: +/- 10º
Altitude: +/- 100 ft
Speed: +/- 5 Kt of the requested airspeed