Turns, Climbs, Descents Flashcards
What is the rule for calculating your bank angle?
If you are turning 30° or less, bank angle should equal the degrees of the turn. If you are turning more than 30°, use bank angle of 30°
Bank control can be maintained throughout a turn by referencing which instrument?
EADI
The secondary function of the turn and bank indicator is to ____.
Indicate the direction of bank as a backup for the EADI
You are using an AOB of 15°. How large of a lead point in degrees should you use to roll out of the turn?
5° (One-third of the AOB)
You are at 9500 feet and descending to 5000 feet at 1000 feet per minute. At what altitude do you want to begin your level off?
5100 feet
Constant airspeed climbs or descents are accomplished by maintaining a constant ____ indication and varying the ____ to maintain a specific airspeed.
Power; pitch
At what lead point would you roll out of a 30° turn?
10°
You are performing a constant airspeed and power climb and your IP directs you to turn right to 090°. In order to maintain your airspeed you should ____.
Turn right and decrease pitch
If the ball is left of center during a left turn the aircraft is in a ____.
Slip
You are in a 30° bank left turn to heading 280°. When will you begin rolling out?
Passing heading 290°
You are heading 360° and want to turn to fly heading 045°. What bank angle will you use?
30°
You are heading 140° and your IP directs you to turn left 25°. What bank angle do you use?
25°
When entering a turn after establishing a constant power and airspeed climb, you will have to ____.
Decrease your pitch slightly to maintain your airspeed
A good estimate for your level off lead point is ____.
10% of your vertical speed in feet
You are at 9500 feet and descending at 500 feet per minute and want to level off at 8000 feet. What is a good level off lead point?
8050 feet
