AA.IV.A — Steep Turns

Objective: To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with steep turns.

Knowledge

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

• AA.IV.A.K1Energy management concepts.
• AA.IV.A.K2Aerodynamics associated with steep turns, to include:
  • AA.IV.A.K2aa. Coordinated and uncoordinated flight
  • AA.IV.A.K2bb. Overbanking tendencies
  • AA.IV.A.K2cc. Maneuvering speed, including the impact of weight changes
  • AA.IV.A.K2dd. Load factor and accelerated stalls
  • AA.IV.A.K2ee. Rate and radius of turn

Risk Management

The applicant demonstrates the ability to identify, assess and mitigate risks, encompassing:

• AA.IV.A.R1Spatial disorientation when conducting a steep turn while flying by reference to instruments.
• AA.IV.A.R2Collision hazards, to include aircraft and terrain.
• AA.IV.A.R3Low altitude maneuvering including stall, spin, or CFIT.
• AA.IV.A.R4Distractions, loss of situational awareness, or improper task management.
• AA.IV.A.R5Failure to maintain coordinated flight.

Skills

The applicant demonstrates the ability to:

• AA.IV.A.S1Select an entry altitude that will allow the Task to be completed no lower than 3,000 feet AGL.
• AA.IV.A.S2Establish the manufacturer’s recommended airspeed; or if one is not available, an airspeed not to exceed VA.
• AA.IV.A.S3Establish at least a 45° bank solely by reference to instruments and make a coordinated steep turn of at least 180°, as specified by the evaluator.
• AA.IV.A.S4Perform the Task in the opposite direction, as specified by the evaluator
• AA.IV.A.S5Make smooth pitch, bank, and power adjustments as needed.
• AA.IV.A.S6Maintain the entry altitude ±100 feet, airspeed ±10 knots, bank ±5°, and roll out on the specified heading, ±10°.
• AA.IV.A.S7Avoid any indication of an impending stall, abnormal flight attitude, or exceeding any structural or operating limitation during any part of the Task.