Turn configurations Flashcards
1
Q
Level turn
A
30 degrees AOB
Slightly over bank tendency
Cruise power
2
Q
Climbing turn
A
15 degree AOB
Limited to 15 degrees as it will affect lift balance and climb
Greater overbank tendency
3
Q
Descending turn
A
Up to 30 degree AOB
Under-bank tendency
4
Q
To enter a turn
A
○ Reference point ○ Lookout - outside to inside ○ Bank - with hands - rolling hands to left ○ Balance - left rudder ○ Bank and balance done simultaneously ○ Back pressure - pull back
5
Q
To maintain a turn
A
○ ALAP
○ Attitude - horizon cutting halfway
6
Q
To exit a turn
A
Bank, Balance Back pressure
7
Q
Slip
A
When tail is inside flight path. Occurs when rate of yaw is too low for the rate of pitch. Rate of yaw is increased by applying rudder in the direction of the turn.
8
Q
Skid
A
When tail is outside of flight path
9
Q
Balanced flight
A
When longitudinal axis is parallel to airflow
