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AI.IX.B.K3FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Knowledge

Maintaining a constant radius about a point.

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Maintaining a constant radius about a point.

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The applicant demonstrates instructional knowledge by describing and explaining: Maintaining a constant radius about a point.

Key numbers

Key numbers for Maintaining a constant radius about a point.
NumberWhat it means
180° arc with constant radius when there is no windNo-wind arc
same angle of bank throughout the 180° of turnBank held

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 7 (p. 7-5) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AFH ch. 7 (p. 7-3) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AFH ch. 7 (p. 7-2) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-39) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  5. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-23) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  6. AFH ch. 7 (p. 7-7) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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