DONE 9A Commercial Flight Maneuvers - Steep Turns

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1. What is a steep turn? (FAA-H-8083-3)

Answer 0

Steep turns are those resulting from a degree of bank (more than approximately 45 degrees) at which the overbanking tendency of an airplane overcomes stability, and the bank tends to increase unless pressure is applied to the aileron controls to prevent it. Maximum turning performance is attained and relatively high load factors are imposed.

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2. What is the desired bank angle in a steep turn? (FAA-S-8081-12)

Answer 1

A bank angle of at least 50° (±5°) is desired.

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3. What is the recommended entry speed for a steep turn? (FAA-S-8081-12)

Answer 2

Establish the manufacturer’s recommended airspeed or if one is not stated, a safe airspeed not to exceed VA.

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4. How do you maintain altitude in a steep turn? (FAA-H-8083-3)

Answer 3

To maintain altitude, as well as orientation, requires an awareness of the relative position of the nose, the horizon, the wings, and the amount of bank. If the altitude begins to increase, or decrease, relaxing or increasing the back-elevator pressure will be required as appropriate. This may also require a power adjustment to maintain the selected airspeed. A small increase or decrease of 1° to 3° of bank angle may be used to control small altitude deviations.

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5. What are the altitude, airspeed, bank, and heading tolerances for a steep turn? (FAA-S-8081-12)

Answer 4

Maintain the entry altitude, ±100 feet, airspeed, ±10 knots, bank, ±5°; and roll out on the entry heading, ±10°.