Ch. 9 Performance Maneuvers Flashcards
Weakness in executing performance maneuvers is likely due to:
Lack of understanding or a deficiency of the fundamental skills.
Initial training for performance maneuvers should always begin with a:
Detailed ground lesson for each maneuver.
What is the objective of a steep turn?
Develop a pilot’s skill in flight control smoothness and coordination, an awareness of the airplane’s orientation to outside references, division of attention between flight control application, and the constant need to scan for hazards.
When performing steep turns what will be different than shallower bank turns?
Higher load factors, over-banking tendency, need for substantial pitch control pressure, need for additional power to maintain altitude and airspeed.
Load factor is the resultant of:
Gravity and centrifugal force.
What speed should steep turns be performed at?
Below maneuvering speed.
Maximum turning performance is accomplished with what two things?
Both a fast rate of turn and minimum radius of turn.
Stall speed increases by how much with respect to load factor?
By the square root of the load factor.
For example, a bank of 45 degrees increases stall speed by ~19%.
What is “overbanking tendency”?
The outboard wing in a turn is traveling faster, thereby producing more lift, and wants to bank the aircraft more in the turn.
How do we correct for “overbanking tendency”?
Small amount of opposite aileron pressure.
What do you do before any maneuver?
Clearing turns
For steep turns what reference should you pick?
Something very easily seen (like a mountain peek)
When should you start applying back pressure in a steep turn?
Generally prior to 30 degrees of bank.
When should power be added during a steep turn?
As the maneuver is entered.
Should trim be used turning a steep turn?
Absolutely.
