steep turns Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
what are the bank angles for a steep turn
A
45-60 AOB
recommended 45 degrees
2
Q
what forces are acting opposite from each other in the turn
A
centripedal- force on the inside pulling the aircraft in to the turn
centrifugal- the force pulling the aircraft out of the turn
3
Q
what is the first things you do before establishing a steep turn
A
Lookout:
1.right>centre>left>behind
2. 3r’s
reference point, heading, altitude
4
Q
when making the steep turn what are the procedures
A
3 B’s
bank
balance
back pressure
full power after 30 AOB
5
Q
what checks need to be conducted on the turn
A
APAL
6
Q
what are the symptoms of a spiral decent
A
- Lower nose attitude
- speed increasing
-high rate of decent
7
Q
How do we recover from a spiral decent
A
- close throttle
- find the horizon
- roll wings level with same rudder
- slowly bring the aircraft to straight and level
8
Q
how do we do a descending steep turn
A
- carby out
- power to idle
- pull back trim then one forward, S&L
- 45 AOB
- APAL
- roll wings level 15 degrees before reference point