Flight Instructors Training Procedures _revised AIC_x

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During a turn.
THE EFFECT OF WIND
Crosswind effect.
Turning downwind.
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ahead of the aircraft which the aircraft will
be able to 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. Look out.
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 that 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, bank rapidly away 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 and 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.
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