Objectives For Aero Flashcards
Lazy Eight
Objective. Maintain coordinated flight through two successive, symmetric, opposite direction turns that define the maneuver.
Barrel Roll
Objective. Maintain coordinated flight through a 360-degree roll that describes a circle around a point near the horizon.
Loop
Objective. Complete a 360-degree turn in the vertical with constant nose track.
Immelmann
Objective. Complete a vertical, climbing, 180-degree turn with constant nose track.
Split-S
Objective. Complete a max performance, 180-degree descending turn in the pure vertical
Cuban Eight
Objective. Maintain coordinated flight through two successive loop-type turns in the vertical.
Cloverleaf
Objective. Combine elements of the loop, roll, and split-S into a fluid maneuver.
Chandelle
Objective. Gain maximum altitude during a 180-degree turn.
Aileron Roll
Objective. Complete a 360-degree roll with a constant roll rate.