7.14. Steep Turns.

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7.14.1. Objective. Maintain smooth, coordinated flight in turns to specific headings at steeper than normal bank angles.

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7.14.2. Description.

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7.14.2.1. Airspeed - 150 KIAS normally, other airspeeds permissible.

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7.14.2.2. Attitude - 45-degree and 60-degree bank.

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7.14.3. Procedure. Enter a steep turn in the same manner as a normal turn. Anticipate the addition of power to maintain a constant airspeed. Pitch required, in the turn, is higher than wings level flight. Anticipate pitch change as VSI lags behind actual aircraft performance. Use a constant AOB during steep turns, and attempt to correct altitude deviations by adjusting the pitch attitude; however, if altitude gain or loss is excessive, a decrease or increase in bank can help correct the pitch attitude.

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7.14.4. Technique. Use the known pitch and power settings in Table 7.1. Add power passing 30 degrees of bank. To roll out on the desired heading, as a starting point, lead the rollout by approximately one-third of the bank angle (i.e., 15 degrees for a 45-degree bank turn and 20 degrees for a 60-degree bank turn). Lead points should be adjusted as necessary if consistently rolling out short or past the desired heading. Focus throughout the maneuver, especially roll- in and roll-out, should be on control instruments (ADI and torque gauge) with methodical crosscheck to performance instruments.” after the last sentence.

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