Private Flight Training FAA-S-8081-14AS (Private PTS, VI., C., 1-6) Completion Standards: Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to turns around a point. Selects a suitable ground reference point. Plans the maneuver so as to enter left or right at 600 to 1,000 feet AGL, at an appropriate distance from the reference point. Applies adequate wind-drift correction to track a constant radius turn around the selected reference point. Applies adequate wind-drift correction to track a constant radius turn around the selected reference point. Maintains altitude, ±100 feet (30 meters); maintains airspeed, ±10 knots. Common Errors: FAA-H-8083-3A (Chapter 6-9) Failure to adequately clear the area. Failure to establish appropriate bank on entry. Failure to recognize wind drift. Excessive bank and / or inadequate wind correction angle on the downwind side of the circle resulting in drift towards the reference point. Inadequate bank angle and / or excessive wind correction angle on the upwind side of the circle resulting in drift away from the reference point. Skidding turns when turning from downwind to crosswind. Slipping turns when turning from upwind to crosswind. Gaining or losing altitude. Inadequate visual lookout for other aircraft. Inability to direct attention outside the airplane while maintaining precise airplane control. References: FAA-H-8083-3A (Chapter 6-8) FAA-S-8081-14AS (Private PTS, VI., C., 1-6) Things to Remember: How this related to 360 turns on downwind for spacing Other options instead of turns? Private Pilot Flight Training Turns Around A Point: DESCRIPTION: Select an altitude of 1000’ AGL. Note: altitudes as low as 600’ AGL may be used by the instructor for demonstration purposes. Select a small but prominent reference point that is close to a that is close to a suitable place to land in case of an emergency. Perform Pre-maneuver Checklist. Clear the area. Establish normal pattern airspeed ~90 knots (1700 RPM) and enter the maneuver approximately downwind so that the initial bank angle is approximately 45o. Adjust bank angle and wind Correction Angle, as necessary, to correct for the effects of wind and to maintain ca constant radius around the reference pinot. Plan to depart on the heading after two turns and reverse course, unless otherwise instructed.
Private Flight Training Completion Standards: FAA-S-8081-14AS (Private PTS, VI., C., 1-6) Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to turns around a point. Selects a suitable ground reference point. Plans the maneuver so as to enter left or right at 600 to 1,000 feet AGL, at an appropriate distance from the reference point. Applies adequate wind-drift correction to track a constant radius turn around the selected reference point. Applies adequate wind-drift correction to track a constant radius turn around the selected reference point. Maintains altitude, ±100 feet (30 meters); maintains airspeed, ±10 knots. Common Errors: FAA-H-8083-3A (Chapter 6-9) Failure to adequately clear the area. Failure to establish appropriate bank on entry. Failure to recognize wind drift. Excessive bank and / or inadequate wind correction angle on the downwind side of the circle resulting in drift towards the reference point. Inadequate bank angle and / or excessive wind correction angle on the upwind side of the circle resulting in drift away from the reference point. Skidding turns when turning from downwind to crosswind. Slipping turns when turning from upwind to crosswind. Gaining or losing altitude. Inadequate visual lookout for other aircraft. Inability to direct attention outside the airplane while maintaining precise airplane control. References: FAA-H-8083-3A (Chapter 6-8) FAA-S-8081-14AS (Private PTS, VI., C., 1-6) Things to Remember: How this related to 360 turns on downwind for spacing Other options instead of turns? Private Pilot Flight Training Turns Around A Point: DESCRIPTION: Select an altitude of 1000’ AGL. Note: altitudes as low as 600’ AGL may be used by the instructor for demonstration purposes. Select a small but prominent reference point that is close to a that is close to a suitable place to land in case of an emergency. Perform Pre-maneuver Checklist. Clear the area. Establish normal pattern airspeed ~90 knots (1700 RPM) and enter the maneuver approximately downwind so that the initial bank angle is approximately 45o. Adjust bank angle and wind Correction Angle, as necessary, to correct for the effects of wind and to maintain ca constant radius around the reference pinot. Plan to depart on the heading after two turns and reverse course, unless otherwise instructed.
14_Turns_Around_Point.docx