Instructor » Fixed Wing Patter » Low Flying Turns
HASELL Check
AIR EXERCISE show boundaries of the LFA.
Poor viz configuration (70 knots flaps 20˚),
throttle friction nut loose.
Trim for S+L.
Note make sure student doesn’t set up into poor vis until at desired alt.
INSTRUCTOR / STUDENT
Assess height by ref to the ground
Instruments, ASI, Alt, Ball, T’s and P’s (one instrument and eyes outside)
Medium Turns 30˚ AoB
Patter Roll – Balance – Inc Power – Inc Back Pressure
Adjust Power for 70 knots
LAI – note nose attitude
Roll out - Power out
Teach
Steep Turns 45˚ AoB
Patter Roll – Balance – Inc Power – Inc Back Pressure
Adjust Power for 70 knots
LAI – note nose attitude
Roll out - Power out
Teach
Line Reversal, Into wind, Steep Turn, Keep Feature in Sight
Patter Roll – Balance – Inc Power – Inc Back Pressure
Adjust Power for 70 knots
LAI – note nose attitude
Roll out power out
Teach
Coastal Reversal, Assess wind, adjust turn out, steep turn initially, reduce AoB once you can make it back
Patter Roll – Balance – Inc Power – Inc Back Pressure
Adjust Power for 70 knots
LAI – note nose attitude
Reduce AoB if able
Roll out power out
Teach