172S Steep Turns

Question 1

What is the step by step for doing a steep turn?

Answer 1

• Lookout (2 90)
• 2300 RPM and trimmed
• Pick heading on HI as start point
• Roll into bank
• @ 30, add back pressure and power (approx 100RPM)
• At 180 heading change, roll to other side

Question 2

What do you need to do before stalls, slow flight, and spins that you don’t need to do for steep turns?

Answer 2

HASEL check

Question 3

When rolling from one direction to the other in a steep turn, what should you do to maintain altitude and airspeed?

Answer 3

Very briefly reduce power and nose down a touch if needed

Question 4

How much power should you add when rolling through 30 AoB in a steep turn?

Answer 4

Approx 100 RPM