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:
- The Chandelle is a maximum performance climbing turn designed for course reversal, trading airspeed for altitude, concluding 180 degrees from the start in a nose-high, wings-level attitude at minimum controllable airspeed.
- A Steep Turn involves a 45-60 degree bank angle, producing maximum turning performance and high load factors, and should be performed at or below the airplane's design maneuvering speed (VA).
- The Steep Spiral is a constant gliding turn maintaining a constant radius around a ground point (with banks not exceeding 60 degrees), useful for dissipating altitude over a selected spot, particularly for emergency landings.
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