Maneuver Objectives

Question 1

S Turns Objective

Answer 1

To teach the learner how to fly a series of S turns comprised of semi-circles of equal size and shape across a linear ground feature accounting for wind effects while maintaining altitude and airspeed using outside/inside references.

Question 2

S Turns Tolerances

Answer 2

• Enter on the downwind
• 600-1000’ AGL
• +/- 10 (100kts)
• +/- 100 feet

Question 3

Turns Around a Point Objective

Answer 3

To teach the learner how to maintain a constant radius around a point while correcting for wind using outside/inside references.

Question 4

Turns Around a Point Tolerances

Answer 4

• Enter on the Downwind
• 600-1000’ AGL
• +/- 10 (100kts)
• +/- 100 feet

Question 5

Rectangular Course

Answer 5

To teach the learner how to fly along a ground track equidistant from all sides of a rectangular area on the ground while accounting for wind effects, maintaining altitude, and airspeed using outside and inside references.

Question 6

Rectangular Course Tolerances

Answer 6

• Enter on the downwind
• 600-1000’ AGL
• +/- 10 (100kts)
• +/- 100 feet

Question 7

Eights on Pylons Objective

Answer 7

To develop the pilot’s ability to maneuver the plane accurately while dividing their attention between the flight path and the selected points on the ground.

Question 8

Eights on Pylons Tolerances

Answer 8

• Enter 45˚ to the downwind
• Pivotal Altitude (groundspeed² / 11.3)
• 100 knots
• Not to exceed 40 degrees of bank
• Maintain pylon position avoiding slips and skids

Question 9

Slow Flight Objective

Answer 9

To teach the learner positive aircraft control at a speed where any increase in the angle of attack or load factor, or reduction in power will result in a stall warning or aerodynamic buffet.

Question 10

Slow Flight Tolerances

Answer 10

• Above 1500’ AGL
• +5/-0 V_S
• +/- 5 Bank
• +/- 10 Heading
• +/- 50 feet

Question 11

Power Off Stall Objective

Answer 11

To teach the learner to recognize and recover from a stall in the landing configuration.

Question 12

Power Off Stall Tolerances

Answer 12

• Above 1500’ AGL
• +/- 5 Bank
• +/- 10 Heading

Question 13

Power On Stall Objective

Answer 13

To teach the learner to recognize and recover from a stall in the takeoff or departure configuration.

Question 14

Power On Stall Tolerances

Answer 14

• Above 1500’ AGL
• +/-10 Bank
• +/- 10 Heading

Question 15

Accelerated Stall Objective

Answer 15

To demonstrate to the learner that the aircraft will stall at a higher airspeed at an increased load factor.

Question 16

Accelerated Stall Tolerances

Answer 16

• Above 3000’ AGL
• 80 knots
• 45˚ coordinated bank

Question 17

Secondary Stall Objective

Answer 17

To demonstrate to the learner how to recover from a stall after recovering too abruptly from a previous primary stall.

Question 18

Secondary Stall Tolerances

Answer 18

• Above 3000’ AGL

Question 19

Elevator Trim Stall Objective

Answer 19

To demonstrate to the learner what can happen when full power is applied for a go-around and positive control is not maintained.

Question 20

Elevator Trim Stall Tolerances

Answer 20

• Above 3000’ AGL

Question 21

Cross Controlled Stall Objective

Answer 21

To demonstrate the effect of improper control technique, and to emphasize the importance of using coordinated control pressures whenever making turns..

Question 22

Cross Controlled Stall Tolerances

Answer 22

• Above 3000’ AGL

Question 23

Lazy Eights Objective

Answer 23

To teach precise coordination in a variety of airspeeds and attitudes, while maintaining constant steady, control inputs.

Question 24

Lazy Eights Tolerances

Answer 24

• Above 1500’ AGL
• +/- 10 (100kts)
• +/- 10 Heading
• +/- 100 Feet
• 30˚ Bank at steepest
• Constant changes in pitch, roll, and airspeed

Question 25

Chandelle Objective

Answer 25

To develop the pilot’s coordination, orientation, planning, and accuracy control during maximum performance 180˚ turn.

Question 26

Chandelle Tolerances

Answer 26

* Above 1500' AGL * Rollout at 180˚ * +/- 10 Heading * Just above stall speed Level flight * Minimum controllable airspeed

Question 27

Steep Spiral Objective

Answer 27

A simulated emergency situation to teach the student to descend as rapidly as possible in a constant radius about a suitable ground reference point to a forced landing area.

Question 28

Steep Spiral Tolerances

Answer 28

* Recover above 1500' AGL * +/- 10 kts (90 knots) * \<60˚ bank * +/- 10 on specified Heading * 3 full turns clearing once per 360˚ rotation

Question 29

Steep Turns Objective

Answer 29

To teach the learner how to fly in a steep bank, maximum performance turn, using outside and inside references.

Question 30

Steep Turns Tolerances

Answer 30

* Above 1500' AGL * +/- 10 heading * +/- 10 knots (100 knots) * +/- 100 Feet * +/- 5 degrees 50˚ of bank

Question 31

Secondary Stall (Power On) Flow

Answer 31

1. Perform two 90° clearing turns 2. 1500 RPM (maintain altitude) 3. Clean configuration flow 4. At 60 KIAS, simultaneously increase pitch (slowly) and apply full power 5. Increase pitch attitude to induce stall 6. At stall, recover – simultaneously reduce AOA, max power, and level wings 7. When stall horn silences, increase pitch to induce a secondary stall 8. At stall, recover – simultaneously reduce AOA, max power, and level wings 9. “Cruise Checklist”

Question 32

Secondary Stall (Power Off) Flow

Answer 32

1. Perform two 90° clearing turns 2. 1500 RPM (maintain altitude) 3. Landing configuration flow 4. Stabilized descent at 66 KIAS 5. Throttle idle (slowly) 6. Maintain altitude to induce stall 7. At stall, recover – simultaneously reduce AOA and level wings (do not add power) 8. When stall horn silences, increase pitch to induce a secondary stall 9. At stall, recover – simultaneously reduce AOA, max power, and level wings 10. Slowly retract flaps to 10˚ 11. Accelerate to 64 KIAS (VX), positive rate 12. Retract flaps to 0˚ 13. “Cruise Checklist”

Question 33

Elevator Trim Stall Flow

Answer 33

1. Perform two 90° clearing turns 2. 1500 RPM (maintain altitude) 3. Landing configuration flow 4. Trim for stabilized descent at 66 KIAS 5. Apply full power (slowly) 6. Allow the nose to rise and turn left 7. When stall is approaching (high AOA) recover – simultaneously reduce AOA, max power, and level wings 8. Adjust trim while accelerating to VX 9. Slowly retract flaps to 10° 10. Accelerate to 64 KIAS (VX), positive rate 11. Retract flaps to 0° 12. “Cruise Checklist”

Question 34

Cross Controlled Stall Flow

Answer 34

1. Perform two 90° clearing turns 2. 1500 RPM (maintain altitude) 3. Clean configuration flow 4. Stabilized descent at 66 KIAS 5. Establish a 30˚ banked turn 6. Smoothly apply excessive rudder pressure in the direction of the turn 7. As rudder pressure increases, opposite aileron will be necessary to maintain constant bank angle 8. Increase aft elevator pressure 9. At first indication of stall, recover – simultaneously reduce AOA, max power, and level wings 10. “Cruise Checklist”