Commercial Maneuvers

Question 1

If losing altitude in a steep turn,

Answer 1

reduce bank slightly and increase elevator back pressure.

Question 2

The difference between controlling a 50 degree bank turn vs. a 30 degree bank is

Answer 2

a lot more elevator back pressure is required to maintain altitude.

Question 3

Bank and pitch at the 45 degree checkpoint of a lazy eight, should be

Answer 3

15 degree bank angle increasing and, maximum pitch attitude decreasing.

Question 4

Common errors when flying a Chandelle include

Answer 4

starting at the wrong speed.

Question 5

The correct steps for a chandelle are

Answer 5

bank 30 degrees, add power and pitch up in a coordinated, climbing turn for 90 degrees of turn, and then start roll-out to be wings level after 180 degrees of turn just above a stall.

Question 6

Characteristics of a lazy eight involve

Answer 6

two opposite direction 180 degree turns and constantly changing airspeed while climbing and descending.

Question 7

The pivotal altitude for eights on pylons

Answer 7

is higher with higher groundspeeds and lower with lower groundspeeds.

Question 8

As the bank angle gets steeper, it is harder to hold altitude, easier to exceed the maximum load factor at very steep bank angles, and

Answer 8

stall speed increases dramatically.

Question 9

The bank angle for steep turns on the Commercial Practical Test is

Answer 9

50 degrees +-5 degrees

Question 10

The biggest limitations involved with steep turns is

Answer 10

load factor.

Question 11

During the first 90 degrees of a Chandelle to the left, you will apply the following flight controls:

Answer 11

Right aileron, right rudder, and increasing back pressure.

Question 12

Common errors when flying steep turns include

Answer 12

losing track of the reference landmark.

Question 13

You may characterize the first 90 degrees of a chandelle as

Answer 13

constant bank angle with continuously changing pitch attitude.

Question 14

When flying eights on pylons,

Answer 14

if the pylon moves forward of the reference line, push forward on the elevator to gain speed and descend to the new lower pivotal altitude.

Question 15

Eights on pylons is a ground reference maneuver that may be characterized by

Answer 15

changing altitude and radius around the pylons while keeping the lateral axis pointed at the pylon.

Question 16

When flying a power-off 180 accuracy landing, a pilot may control the following variables to achieve desired results:

Answer 16

the point to start base turn, when and how much to extend flaps, nature of the base-to-final turn and slipping.

Question 17

A steep spiral may be described as involving

Answer 17

power off, gliding, constant radius, steep turns around a point.

Question 18

Common errors when flying eights on pylons include

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failing to check for traffic, choosing pylons that are not prominent enough, slipping or skidding, and choosing pylons that are too close to each other.

Question 19

Common errors when flying lazy eights include

Answer 19

poor coordination (slip/skid), too steep a bank at the peak of the maneuver, and variations in entry, midpoint, and exit altitudes.

Question 20

If the manufacturer does not publish a recommended airspeed for steep turns, use a speed

Answer 20

less than maneuvering speed and greater than stalling speed.