CAA FE Seminar August 2012 Improving the CPL The Maximum Rate Turn

Should the CAA review the CPL requirement for Max Rate Turning? If so how ?

What is a Maximum Rate Turn? Rate of turn is given by speed over radius (V/r).   To achieve a maximum rate of turn: the wing loading must be as low as possible – pretty much fixed for any given flight; the air must be as dense as possible – practically 2000 feet AMSL is reasonable; the maximum value of the produce of:  angle of bank;  speed; and,  CL (CL Max).

Maximum Rate Level Turn or Optimum Rate Turn

What is the CPL all about ?   Where, if at all, does the Maximum Rate Level Turn fit in?

Is it simply a relatively advanced handling exercise ?

Or is there a need for pilots to understand and be able to fly their aircraft (including airliners) throughout the full range of the flight envelope? Air France 447.

Should the CAA review the CPL requirement for Max Rate Turning? If so how ?