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funnyme90
Joined: 22 Sep 2002
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| Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2002 12:36 am Post subject: Private pilot checkride |
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whenever I make my 360 degree sharp turn i fail. Is there a specific angle of bank for the turn? :?
Thanx
Jonny :roll: |
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Falcon409
Joined: 07 Mar 2003
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Location: Fort Worth, Tx
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| Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2003 12:44 am Post subject: 360 bank turn. |
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I've had the same problem. I get through the take-off, climbs, left and right turns to a compass setting and then "BAM" the instant I start into the 360 the instructor tells me to go back to the basics, lol. Give me a break. On a serious note though. . .it could be connected to holding proper altitude. As you turn, the engine torque will drop your nose. . .if you don't catch that you could begin a shallow descent and not realize it. If that happens the instructor could flunk you for being unable to maintain proper altitude.
Watch next time you try the final test. Better yet, flyoff somewhere where you won't hurt anyone, climb to a safe altitude, trim for level flight and start your turn and watch what the nose does. Watch the VSI and you will see what I mean. Master the turn and then go back and tell the instructor to "put a sock in it", lol. |
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msv
Joined: 07 Mar 2003
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| Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2003 10:20 pm Post subject: Same problem |
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I can get pass the 360 degree turn but then I do not hear any further instructions. I do not know what to do next. Any suggestions.
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Matthew |
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Falcon409
Joined: 07 Mar 2003
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Location: Fort Worth, Tx
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| Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2003 1:08 am Post subject: |
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:?: Matt,
Not sure actually, but take a look back at what the entire scenario is supposed to be like. I think you take-off, climb to a prescribed altutude per the instructor and then make some turns from left to right and then back the other way to predetermined compass headings, then the 360 turn and finally proceed on to the airport for landing. I think if you pull up the GPS it may show your course setting. Try continuing on to the final destination and see if the instructor comes back on and sets you up for the approach and landing. I don't know that she will, but give it a try. . .maybe the 360 was so good she fell asleep for a bit.
Falcon409 |
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WebbPA
Joined: 27 Mar 2003
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Location: Florida
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| Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2003 2:15 pm Post subject: |
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| This is a program bug. MS has the answer here http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315203 |
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John_lz
Joined: 25 Apr 2003
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| Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2003 12:39 pm Post subject: |
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Follow the PTS (Practical Test Standards) for Private Pilot. Availible on www.faa.gov.
It states, for private pilot, steep turns: 45 deg. +- 5 deg. Maintain entryspeed +- 10 knots, exit on the same course as you entered +-20 deg. Altitude +-200 feet from entryaltitude. You should be fine.
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John |
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