Pre-Solo Maneuvers

Question 1

What is the objective of practicing S-turns and turns around a point?

Answer 1

To maintain a prescribed ground path in turning flight.

Question 2

What happens to groundspeed and bank when entering a turn on a downwind to maintain a perfect circle/turn?

Answer 2

Groundspeed decreases and bank angle decreases with the turn

Question 3

What happens to groundspeed and bank when entering a turn on the upwind to maintain a perfect circle/turn?

Answer 3

Ground speed increases and bank angle increases with the turn

Question 4

In what wind direction should an s-turn be started?

Answer 4

With the downwind

Question 5

At what altitude should S-turns be made?

Answer 5

Between 600-1000 feet AGL

Question 6

What part of the S-turn should have the steepest turn with rapid bank?

Answer 6

The entry into the S-turn with the downwind

Question 7

In what wind direction should a turn around a point be started?

Answer 7

With the downwind

Question 8

What needs to be maintained with a turn around a point?

Answer 8

A constant altitude and a ground track of a perfect circle.