Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Steep Turns
Lesson Plan

Introduction:

Attention:

Motivator:

Overview:

Topic:
Time:
Introduction:
0:05
Steep Turns:
0:15
Review (quiz):
0:05
Case Studies:
0:05
Total Ground Time:
0:30

Required Materials:

  • Paper, Pen, Marker, Whiteboard

Instructor Actions:

  • Discuss Waivers airman certification standards

Student Actions:

Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Steep Turns Airman Certification Standards:


Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Steep Turns Knowledge:

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:
  • CA.V.B.K1:

    How to conduct a proper steep turn.
  • CA.V.B.K2:

    Aerodynamics associated with steep turns, including:
    • CA.V.B.K2a:
      Maintaining coordinated flight.
    • CA.V.B.K2b:

      Overbanking tendencies.
    • CA.V.B.K2c:

      Maneuvering speed, including the impact of weight changes.
    • CA.V.B.K2d:

      Load factor and accelerated stalls.
    • CA.V.B.K2e:

      Rate and radius of turn.

Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Steep Turns Risk Management:

The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risk associated with:
  • CA.V.A.R1:

    Division of attention between aircraft control and orientation.
  • CA.V.A.R2:

    Collision hazards.
  • CA.V.A.R3:

    Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).
  • CA.V.A.R4:

    Distractions, improper task management, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
  • CA.V.A.R5:

    Uncoordinated flight.

Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Steep Turns Skills:

The applicant exhibits the skill to:
  • CA.V.A.S1:

    Clear the area.
  • CA.V.A.S3:

    Roll into a coordinated 360° steep turn with approximately a 50° bank.
  • CA.V.A.S4:

    Perform the Task in the opposite direction.
  • CA.V.A.S5:

    Maintain the entry altitude ±100 feet, airspeed ±10 knots, bank ±5°, and roll out on the entry heading ±10°.

Re-Motivation:

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Closure:

  • Advise students that this lesson will be used as a starting point for the next lesson
  • Assign study materials for the next lesson

Conclusion: