Rectangular Course

Question 1

Tolerances

Answer 1

600-1000 AGL, 45 degree bank max. Maintain altitude ±100 feet; maintain airspeed ±10 knots.

Question 2

Objective

Answer 2

To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with ground reference maneuvering which may include a rectangular course, S-turns, and turns around a point.

Question 3

Principles & Procedures

Answer 3

ground track of airplane equidistant from all sides. Flightpath and ground reference attention - adjusting for wind. Recognition of drift from line parallel to intended ground track - useful in recognizing drift towards/away from runway in traffic pattern

Question 4

Common Student Errors

Answer 4

Poor planning or division of attention. Fixating on inside/outside vice/versa. Improper wind correction.