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 Ex 9a. Mediuim level-turns up to 30* bank angles & Ex 9b. Climbing and descending turns
Aim: To enter and maintain a medium (up to approx 30o bank) turn whilst
maintaining level flight, then to return to straight and levelling on a new heading.
Also to enter and maintain a climb or descent whilst turning, or to enter and maintain a turn from a straight climb or a descent.
Airmanship:
- Instinctive lookout before turns
- Allowance for wind and maintaining knowledge of position
Use of controls:
- Co-ordination and interaction during turns
- Accurate speed control
Use of power:
- To control height
- Slipstream and torque effect relative to direction of turn
Maintenance of attitude and balance:
- Co-ordination and balance through the turn
- Using structure of aircraft to provide datum during the turn
- Awareness of heading during the turn
- Use of visual reference points to ensure accurate rolling out of turns
- Use of low bank angles during climbing turns, to maintain rate of climb
Standard required at end of Phase 1
A reasonable level of competence in all general-flying skills |
