Flight Instructors Training Procedures _revised AIC_x

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During a turn.
THE EFFECT OF WIND
Crosswind effect.
ii. Turning downwind.
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clear safely (i.e. tree, windmill, etc.).
v. Aim the aircraft slightly to the right of the
selected object and when at a suitable distance
from the object, rapidly rotate the aircraft into
the climbing attitude, applying climb power,
keeping the object in sight.
vi. Note how the aircraft mushes towards the
object, due to inertia, before climbing away.
i. Lookout.
ii. Establish required low flying configuration –
engine and airframe.
iii. Select safe low flying altitude.
iv. Select prominent ground feature directly ahead
of the aircraft, high the aircraft will be able to
clear safely (i.e. windmill, tree, etc.).
v. Aim the aircraft slightly to one side of the object
and when at a suitable safe distance from the
object, simultaneously applying power while
keeping the object in sight.
vi. Note how the aircraft mushes towards the
object, due to inertia, before continuing in the
new direction.
CONCLUSION: It will be necessary to take the effect of
inertia into account when avoiding obstacles.
i. Position the aircraft to track along a ground
feature that is 90° to the wind.
ii. Note the drift angle is more clearly observed at
lower levels.
iii. Note the aircraft’s track over the terrain.
iv. Look out.
v. Commence a medium turn into wind and
continue turning through 180° - balanced turn.
vi. Roll out parallel to the ground feature and note
the aircraft’s distance from it.
vii. Repeat the exercise, but commence the turn
downwind. Roll out after 180° and note the
aircraft’s distance from the ground feature.
APPLICATION: When flying a bad weather circuit in
crosswind conditions, apply the appropriate corrections
to position the aircraft in the circuit pattern.
i. Head the aircraft directly into wind.
ii. Lookout.
iii. Commence a balanced medium turn through
180°.
iv. Visual contact with the ground gives the
impression of slipping into the turn.
NOTE: Do not attempt to correct for the slip.
v. Roll out downwind and note the increased
groundspeed for a constant indicated airspeed.
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