Entry into a Turn

Chapter 9.2

Objectives

To know how to observe the airspace before turning

To know how to properly engage a turn

To know what the reverse yaw is and how it happens

Lookout

Before starting a turn it is very important to do a LOOKOUT, in order to be efficient, you have to follow a procedure, giving priority to the airspace in the direction of the turn.

Turning Technique

The turn must be fluid and coordinated, beginning with the deflection of the aileron control in the intended direction, resulting in a rolling motion and the aircraft starts to turn in the direction of the steering.

Turning Technique

Initiate:

• The aircraft is first banked with the aileron control and then stabilized

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

• By appropriate back pressure on the elevator control, maintain the starting altitude with the least possible deviation

Adverse Yaw

Questions

How do you confirm that airspace is clear?

• By announcing «Airspace left/right side clear» or something similar

With what control will a turn be engaged with?

• With the aileron control

Why is the reverse yaw generated when turning?

• Due to the different drag on the ailerons

How will the reverse yaw be compensated when entering a turn?

• By using the rudder in the direction of the turn