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CA.V.D.R5FAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Risk management

Uncoordinated flight.

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Uncoordinated flight.

Bottom line

An uncoordinated turn in which the rate of turn is too great for the angle of bank, pulling the aircraft to the outside of the turn. To center the ball, apply rudder pressure on the side to which the ball is deflected.

FAA references

  1. PHAK Glossary (p. G-27) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  2. PHAK ch. 17 (pp. 17-8–17-9) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. PHAK ch. 8 (p. 8-18) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-30) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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