Steep Turns

Chapter 15.2

Performing Steep Turns

During basic training, steep turns in level flight and descent are performed as precision exercises with the following characteristics:

• constant bank/ 45° or 60° bank

• CLEAN CONFIGURATION

To determine the BANK, the graduated scale of the BANK indicator on the ATTITUDE INDICATOR is integrated into SCANNING.

Prepare, Start, Stabilize and Exit a Steep Turn

Prepare:

• Before starting the turn, execute the HASELL procedure.

• To orientate yourself, take a geographical reference point or define an initial heading.

• The engine power is increased to a reference value, for the training airplane, generally climb power.

Prepare, Start, Stabilize and Exit a Steep Turn

Start:

• The aircraft is first banked with the aileron control.

• At the same time the adverse yaw moment is corrected with the rudder (center the ball!)

• By appropriate backpressure on the elevator control, maintain the starting altitude with the least possible deviation.

Prepare, Start, Stabilize and Exit a Steep Turn

Stabilize:

• When reaching the desired bank, the control of the ailerons is neutralized. Then make measured corrections.

• To check the bank, integrate the BANK indicator on the ATTITUDE INDICATOR into your SCANNING.

Prepare, Start, Stabilize and Exit a Steep Turn

Exit:

• The exit is started before reaching the starting point, at a time dependent on the bank.

• In order for the airplane not to climb unintentionally during the exit, the backpressure is gradually released on the elevator control.