Turning Flashcards
1
Q
What is a medium turn
A
- Constant height
- Medium bank angle (20-30°)
- Constant power
- Balanced (ball centred)
2
Q
How to maintain height in a medium turn
A
Back pressure
3
Q
Rudder use during a medium turn (counteracting adverse yaw)
A
Apply same side rudder, so left rudder when rolling left and right rudder when rolling right
4
Q
Steps prior to entry in a medium turn
A
Ensure you are at desired height and airspeed and in trim
- Lookout
- Select reference point for rollout
5
Q
Entry into a medium level turn
A
- Eyes outisde
- Roll
- Balance with rudder
- Apply sufficient back pressure to maintain height
6
Q
Maintaining a medium turn
A
- Lookout
- Maintain bank angle with ailerons
- Maintain balance with rudder
- Maintain height with elevator
7
Q
Rolling out of a medium turn
A
- Lookout
- Anticipate reference point
- Roll out
- Coordinate with rudder
- Release back pressure
8
Q
Required accuracy of a medium turn
A
- Alt = 100ft
- Bank = 5°
- Heading after roll out = 5°
- Balanced
9
Q
Airspeed loss in a medium turn
A
The aircraft will tend to slow down by about 5kts, this is acceptable and so there is no need to increase power
10
Q
Need to finish medium turns section, up to the rate 1 part
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