5.6. Break.

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5.6.1. Objective. Transition from initial to inside downwind.

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5.6.2. Description. (T-2)

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5.6.2.1. 180-degrees level decelerating turn.

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5.6.2.2. Airspeed - Slow from 200 KIAS to 120-150 KIAS.

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5.6.2.3. Power - As required (usually around 10 percent).

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5.6.2.4. FCP visual reference - Drag TAS antenna across horizon. Expect required pitch and trim to increase slightly throughout the break to maintain level flight due to decreasing airspeed.

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5.6.3. Procedure. (T-2)

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5.6.3.1. The break zone is between the approach end and 3,000 feet down the runway. Wind conditions and traffic spacing will affect the actual point where you start the break. RSU or tower controllers may direct pilots to break at a certain point within or outside the break zone.

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5.6.3.2. Clear in the direction of turn. Smoothly roll into approximately 45-60 degrees of bank and simultaneously adjust the PCL as required (approximately 10 percent). AOB and back pressure vary with wind conditions and flap setting to achieved desired displacement. Fly a level, decelerating turn to inside downwind and trim control stick forces as the airspeed decreases.

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5.6.3.3. On inside downwind continue to slow to 120-150 KIAS.

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5.6.3.4. Vary bank angle and/or G-loading to maintain level flight as airspeed decreases to rollout with desired inside downwind spacing (see paragraph 5.7.). Setting and maintaining a constant bank angle requires increasing aft stick deflection to remain level.

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5.6.3.5. If required to break beyond the normal break point, maintain airspeed according to local directives until mid-field downwind to aid traffic pattern spacing or as locally directed.

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