Lets take a quick look at what the FAAs Airplane Flying Handbook has to say when describing three of the performance maneuvers in the commercial pilots practical test standards.
Selected Performance Maneuvers
Lets take a quick look at what the FAAs Airplane Flying Handbook has to say when describing three of the performance maneuvers in the commercial pilots practical test standards.
Key Takeaways:
- A Chandelle is a maximum performance climbing turn that reverses course 180 degrees, trading airspeed for altitude, often useful in situations like exiting a box canyon.
- A Steep Turn involves banking between 45 to 60 degrees to achieve maximum turning performance and high load factors, requiring pilots to stay within the airplane's design maneuvering speed.
- A Steep Spiral is a constant gliding turn maintaining a consistent radius around a ground point, serving as a practical procedure for dissipating altitude over a selected spot, especially for emergency landings.
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