Flight Instructors Training Procedures _revised AIC_x

1. AIM
DEFINITION
DESCENDING AND CLIMBING TURNS
A descending turn is a change of direction at a bank angle of 15º, aircraft in balance and descending.
CLIMBING TURNS
A climbing turn is a change of direction at a bank angle of 15º, aircraft in balance and climbing.
WHAT THE INSTRUCTOR IS TO TEACH
i. Discuss the aerodynamic principles involved.
ii. The air exercise briefing:
a. Applicable procedures and checklist.
b. Aircraft handling technique:- Demonstration and Observation.
c. Considerations of airmanship and engine handling.
d. Similarity to previous exercises.
e. De-briefing after flight.
WHY IT IS BEING TAUGHT
To give the student a good understanding and thorough knowledge of the principles required to:
i. Roll into the climbing/descending turn.
ii. Maintaining the climbing/descending turn.
iii. Rolling out of the climbing/descending turn.
HOW THE EXERCISE APPLIES TO FLYING
i. General flying exercises.
ii. Circuit and landing.
iii. Navigation.
iv. Instrument Flying procedures.
2. PRINCIPLES INVOLVED
i. Same as for medium level turns.
ii. Factors affecting bank angle:
a. Outer wing speed/inner wing speed.
b. Difference in angle of attack between inner and outer wing.
c. Effect of torque/slipstream.
iii. Power Available & Required (in climb turn only).
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