Turns Around a Point
OBJECTIVE: To develop the pilot’s ability to subconsciously control the airplane while dividing attention between the flight path and ground references, and scanning for other traffic.
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Turns Around a Point Procedure
Compete the "Pre Maneuver" Checklist (the 1,500agl rule can be disregarded for ground reference maneuvers)
Descend between 600-1000ft agl and slow the aircraft to 85kts.
Select a prominent point and maneuver the aircraft to enter on a downwind leg to one side of the selected point
Once abeam the point, roll into the steepest intended bank immediately
Gradually vary the bank angle to maintain a fixed distance from the point
You can expect the bank to be shallowest when abeam the point on the upwind side
To complete the maneuver you must fly at least 2 or more complete circles around the point while maintaining altitude
Exit the maneuver on the downwind leg (where entry was made) and resume normal cruise by climbing and reconfiguring the aircraft as required
Descend between 600-1000ft agl and slow the aircraft to 85kts.
Select a prominent point and maneuver the aircraft to enter on a downwind leg to one side of the selected point
Once abeam the point, roll into the steepest intended bank immediately
Gradually vary the bank angle to maintain a fixed distance from the point
You can expect the bank to be shallowest when abeam the point on the upwind side
To complete the maneuver you must fly at least 2 or more complete circles around the point while maintaining altitude
Exit the maneuver on the downwind leg (where entry was made) and resume normal cruise by climbing and reconfiguring the aircraft as required