Private Pilot for Airplane Category › V. Performance Maneuvers and Ground Reference Maneuvers › Task B. Ground Reference Maneuvers

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Airplane Flying Handbook p. 7-2
Chapter 7: Ground Reference Maneuvers › Maneuvering by Reference to Ground Objects
should consider engine failure and have one or more locations available for an emergency landing. Pilots should always clear the area with two 90° clearing turns looking to the left and the right, as well as above and below ... pilot should complete the required checklist items, make any radio announcements (such as on a practice area frequency), and safety clearing turns. As a general note, a ground reference maneuver should not exceed a bank angle…
Airplane Flying Handbook p. 7-10
Chapter 7: Ground Reference Maneuvers › Elementary Eights
following are the most common errors made while performing S-turns across a road: 1. Failure to adequately clear surrounding area for safety hazards, initially and throughout the maneuver. 2. Failure to establish a constant, level altitude prior to entering…
Airplane Flying Handbook p. 10-4
Chapter 10: Performance Maneuvers › Steep Spiral
proceed after the establishment of a wings-level glide. Common errors when performing steep spirals are: 1. Not clearing the area 2. Inadequate pitch control on entry or rollout 3. Not correcting the bank angle to compensate for wind…
Airplane Flying Handbook p. 10-7
Chapter 10: Performance Maneuvers › Lazy Eight
used for a given bank angle, altitude is lost. Common errors when performing lazy eights are: 1. Not clearing the area 2. Maneuver is not symmetrical across each 180° 3. Inadequate or improper selection…
Airplane Flying Handbook p. 10-2
Chapter 10: Performance Maneuvers › Steep Turns
surface, which may seem confusing when first experienced. Before starting any practice maneuver, the pilot ensures that the area is clear of air traffic and other hazards. Further, distant references should be chosen to allow the pilot to assess when…
Airplane Flying Handbook p. 7-7
Chapter 7: Ground Reference Maneuvers › Turns Around a Point
following are the most common errors made while performing rectangular courses: 1. Failure to adequately clear the surrounding area for safety hazards, initially and throughout the maneuver. 2. Failure to establish a constant, level altitude prior to entering the maneuver…