CA.V.A.K1FAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Knowledge
How to conduct a proper steep turn.
How to conduct a proper steep turn.
Bottom line
A pilot should be aware of the danger of inadvertently stalling the aircraft by increasing the load factor, as in a steep turn or spiral.
Key numbers
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| 3 at bank angles greater than 72° in a steep turn | Load factor |
| beyond approximately 45° of bank | Significant loads |
| at a bank of approximately 70° to 75° for the average light plane | Yield factor |
FAA references
- PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-35) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-36) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- AFH ch. 17 (p. 17-13) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AFH ch. 4, Preventing Irreversible Deceleration and/or Sink Rate (p. 4-17) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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