Exercise 9 - Turns Flashcards
1
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Load Factor
A
- Observed force inside an aircraft accelerating along the vertical axis
- Also called G-force
2
Q
Turn Theory - Lift and Weight
A
- When Banked, lift no longer directly counteracts weight
3
Q
Turn Theory - Level Turn
A
- Lift is directed into turn and divided into components
- Total lift bust be increased to balance weight
- Since total lift is greater than total weight, load factor is greater than 1
4
Q
Turn Theory - Angle of Bank Increase
A
- Increase Load Factor
- Increased Rate of Turn
- Decreased Radius of Turn
- Increased Stall Speed
5
Q
Types of Turns - Gentle
A
0 - 15º of bank
6
Q
Types of Turns - Medium
A
15 - 30º of bank
7
Q
Types of Turns - Steep
A
Greater than 30º of bank
8
Q
Types of Turns - Level Turns
A
Constant Altitude
9
Q
Types of Turns - Climbing Turns
A
- Turns in a Climb
- Negative Roll Stability
- Aircraft wants to roll further into the turn
- Limited to gentle only
10
Q
Types of Turns - Descending Turns
A
- Turns in a Descent
- Positive Roll Stability
- Aircraft wants to remain wings level
- Limited to gentle or medium
11
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Turn Procedure - Level Turn
A
- Lookout
- Roll to desired angle of bank
- Neutralize Ailerons
- Maintain altitude by applying slight back pressure
- Reverse Process for recovery
- Lead recovery by 1/2 angle of bank
12
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Turn Procedure - Climbing and Descending Turns
A
- Establish desired climb or descent
- Enter the turn
- Recover from turn than level off
13
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Safety in Turns
A
- Lookout
- Maintain Airspeed
- Keep and neck and back straight (good posture)
