AI.VIII.B.K1FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Knowledge
Purpose of and procedures for level turns.
Purpose of and procedures for level turns.
Bottom line
Use outside visual references and monitor the flight instruments. After clearing the airspace around the aircraft, add power slightly, turn the aircraft in the desired direction, and apply a slight amount of back pressure on the yoke to maintain altitude. Lead the roll-out by approximately one-half the number of degrees of the angle of bank.
Key numbers
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| approximately one-half the bank angle, as a rule of thumb for initial training | Roll-out lead |
FAA references
- AIH ch. 9 (p. 9-7) — FAA-H-8083-9B
- PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-30) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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