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PA.V.B.S4FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Skills

Apply adequate wind-drift correction during straight and turning flight to maintain a c...

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Apply adequate wind-drift correction during straight and turning flight to maintain a constant ground track around a rectangular reference area, or to maintain a constant radius turn on each side of a selected reference line or point.

Bottom line

While performing the rectangular course maneuver, the pilot should maintain a constant altitude, airspeed, and distance from the ground references.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 7 (p. 7-18) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AFH ch. 7 (p. 7-15) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AFH ch. 7 (pp. 7-5–7-6) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. AFH ch. 7 (p. 7-3) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. AFH ch. 7 (p. 7-5) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  6. AFH ch. 7 (p. 7-13) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  7. AFH ch. 7 (p. 7-11) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  8. AFH ch. 7 (p. 7-4) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  9. AFH ch. 7 (p. 7-2) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  10. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-23) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  11. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-39) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  12. AFH ch. 7 (p. 7-7) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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