Exercise 9 - Turns

Question 1

Load Factor

Answer 1

• Observed force inside an aircraft accelerating along the vertical axis
• Also called G-force

Question 2

Turn Theory - Lift and Weight

Answer 2

• When Banked, lift no longer directly counteracts weight

Question 3

Turn Theory - Level Turn

Answer 3

• Lift is directed into turn and divided into components
• Total lift bust be increased to balance weight
• Since total lift is greater than total weight, load factor is greater than 1

Question 4

Turn Theory - Angle of Bank Increase

Answer 4

• Increase Load Factor
• Increased Rate of Turn
• Decreased Radius of Turn
• Increased Stall Speed

Question 5

Types of Turns - Gentle

Answer 5

0 - 15º of bank

Question 6

Types of Turns - Medium

Answer 6

15 - 30º of bank

Question 7

Types of Turns - Steep

Answer 7

Greater than 30º of bank

Question 8

Types of Turns - Level Turns

Answer 8

Constant Altitude

Question 9

Types of Turns - Climbing Turns

Answer 9

• Turns in a Climb
• Negative Roll Stability
• Aircraft wants to roll further into the turn
• Limited to gentle only

Question 10

Types of Turns - Descending Turns

Answer 10

• Turns in a Descent
• Positive Roll Stability
• Aircraft wants to remain wings level
• Limited to gentle or medium

Question 11

Turn Procedure - Level Turn

Answer 11

• Lookout
• Roll to desired angle of bank
• Neutralize Ailerons
• Maintain altitude by applying slight back pressure
• Reverse Process for recovery
• Lead recovery by 1/2 angle of bank

Question 12

Turn Procedure - Climbing and Descending Turns

Answer 12

• Establish desired climb or descent
• Enter the turn
• Recover from turn than level off

Question 13

Safety in Turns

Answer 13

• Lookout
• Maintain Airspeed
• Keep and neck and back straight (good posture)