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CA.V.A.K2bFAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Knowledge

b. Overbanking tendencies

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Aerodynamics associated with steep turns, including: b. Overbanking tendencies

Bottom line

Usually the rate of divergence in the spiral motion is so gradual the pilot can control the tendency without any difficulty.

Key numbers

Key numbers for b. Overbanking tendencies
NumberWhat it means
greater than 45° bank in visual flightSteep turn (VFR)

FAA references

  1. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-20) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  2. PHAK Glossary (p. G-29) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. AFH ch. 17 (p. 17-13) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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