Turning

Question 1

What is a medium turn

Answer 1

• Constant height
• Medium bank angle (20-30°)
• Constant power
• Balanced (ball centred)

Question 2

How to maintain height in a medium turn

Answer 2

Back pressure

Question 3

Rudder use during a medium turn (counteracting adverse yaw)

Answer 3

Apply same side rudder, so left rudder when rolling left and right rudder when rolling right

Question 4

Steps prior to entry in a medium turn

Answer 4

Ensure you are at desired height and airspeed and in trim
- Lookout
- Select reference point for rollout

Question 5

Entry into a medium level turn

Answer 5

• Eyes outisde
• Roll
• Balance with rudder
• Apply sufficient back pressure to maintain height

Question 6

Maintaining a medium turn

Answer 6

• Lookout
• Maintain bank angle with ailerons
• Maintain balance with rudder
• Maintain height with elevator

Question 7

Rolling out of a medium turn

Answer 7

• Lookout
• Anticipate reference point
• Roll out
• Coordinate with rudder
• Release back pressure

Question 8

Required accuracy of a medium turn

Answer 8

• Alt = 100ft
• Bank = 5°
• Heading after roll out = 5°
• Balanced

Question 9

Airspeed loss in a medium turn

Answer 9

The aircraft will tend to slow down by about 5kts, this is acceptable and so there is no need to increase power

Question 10

Need to finish medium turns section, up to the rate 1 part