References

14 CFR part 61; Risk Management Handbook (FAA-H-8083-2), Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25), Airplane Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-33)

Knowledge

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

• 1) How to conduct a proper steep turn.
• 2) Aerodynamics associated with steep turns, including:
  • a. Maintaining coordinated flight
  • b. Overbanking tendencies
  • c. Maneuvering speed, including the impact of weight changes
  • d. Load factor and accelerated stalls
  • e. Rate and radius of turn

Risk Management

The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risk associated with:

• 1) Division of attention between aircraft control and orientation.
• 2) Collision hazards.
• 3) Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).
• 4) Distractions, improper task management, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
• 5) Uncoordinated flight.

Skills

The applicant exhibits the skill to:

• 1) Clear the area.
• 2) Establish the manufacturer’s recommended airspeed; or if one is not available, an airspeed not to exceed VA.
• 3) Roll into a coordinated 360° steep turn with approximately a 45° bank.
• 4) Perform the Task in the opposite direction, as specified by evaluator.
• 5) Maintain the entry altitude ±100 feet, airspeed ±10 knots, bank ±5°, and roll out on the entry heading ±10°.