Medium Turns The Flight Training Manual - Section 9 Add References

Objectives To change direction through 360 degrees at a constant rate (30º angle of bank), while maintaining a constant altitude, and keeping the aeroplane in balance. To complete a medium turn while climbing and while descending.

Lift Adverse Yaw Overbanking Performance Principles of Flight Lift Adverse Yaw Overbanking Performance

Lift Equals Weight Straight and Level

Lift Lift HCL Turning Force Provided by Tilting Lift (Bank) CPF Horizontal Component of Lift (Centripetal Force) Lift HCL CPF 30 Weight

Vertical Component of Lift is Less than Weight VCL Lift HCL CPF Weight

Lift is Increased Vertical Component of Lift is equal to Weight VCL Lift HCL CPF Weight

How is lift increased in the Medium Level Turn? L  AoA X IAS Lift is to be increased Power is to remain constant (IAS nearly constant) Increase the AoA (slight back pressure) Increasing the AoA will increase the Lift and ???? DRAG A small (5kt) decrease in IAS

With a change in Lift there is a change in Drag (Induced) Adverse Yaw To produce roll, the Ailerons are deflected: One Aileron goes down (increasing Lift, wing rises) The other goes up (decreasing Lift, wing descends) With a change in Lift there is a change in Drag (Induced) Yaw in the opposite direction Apply “same-side” Rudder

Methods of Reducing Differential Frise Adverse Yaw Methods of Reducing Differential Frise

Adverse Yaw How Much Rudder? Depends on rate of roll (how much aileron is deflected) Rapid Roll – requires more rudder Same Roll Rate at Low Airspeed (Descending Turn) – requires more rudder When ailerons centralised – reduce rudder pressure to maintain balance

Overbanking Outer Wing: Travels further in the same time Travels faster L = AoA x IAS Increased Lift on outer wing tends to produce roll into the turn; Overbanking Maintain the Angle of Bank with Aileron; “Hold Off”

Performance – Climbing Turn In a climb, performance is determined by the excess of power/thrust. Combining a turn with a climb Lift is tilted, Drag is increased, Excess of power decreases, Rate of Climb reduces Use AOB 20 Lift Thrust Weight

Performance – Descending Turn Combining a turn with a descent Lift is tilted, Drag is increased, Rate of Descent increases Use AOB 20 Lift Drag Weight

Airmanship LOOKOUT LISTEN-OUT 2 seconds per 20 Start at the tail on the opposite side to the turning direction Continue forward passed the nose to the tail on the side of the turn. Continue looking into the turn LISTEN-OUT Develop mental picture of other aircraft’s positions and intentions When are you being called? When to call?

Airmanship Situational Awareness Position: Monitor position with respect to the training area and other traffic 360 Degree Turns: To maintain position in the training area Altitude: Minimum altitudes (height AGL) Maximum altitudes (controlled airspace) Weather: Cloud and Visibility – VFR Wind?

Airmanship – (5-2-1)

Aeroplane Management Throttle Positive and smooth movements Carb Heat Apply when needed – RPM below 2000RPM Climb: Not used. Reduces engine performance and therefore climb performance. Descent: Select Carb Heat HOT prior to reducing power. Difficult to detect Carb Icing at low power settings, and with a closed throttle means a greater chance of it occurring. Temperatures and Pressures (T’s & P’s ) In the Normal Range (Green)

Human Factors Disorientation Turning Sensation Turns practised through 360 degrees to minimise Choose an easily identified reference point as an anchor. Turning Sensation May feel uncomfortable at first Tendency to lean into the turn Body trying to realign with the perceived vertical A slight increase in weight (G Force) – pushed into the seat.

Air Exercise Adverse Yaw Demonstration Only Feet off the rudder pedals Look straight ahead Note the movement of the nose against the horizon

Lookout, Reference Point (DI), Reference Altitude Air Exercise – Entry Lookout, Reference Point (DI), Reference Altitude Bank Ailerons Smoothly roll into turn, 30 AOB Balance Rudder In same direction Pitch Elevator Slight back pressure to maintain height (1 finger)

Air Exercise – In the Turn When 30 AOB achieved – Aircraft Attitude Slight check of Aileron and Rudder to maintain Scan L A I LOOKOUT Into the turn Attitude 30 AOB and level flight (Horizon) Instruments Confirm (Altimeter, AH, Ball) Angle of Bank Controlled with Aileron Altitude Controlled with Elevator Do Not Trim

Check Power Attitude Trim Air Exercise – Exit LOOKOUT Into the Turn, Look for Reference Point Anticipate rollout by 1/3 Angle of Bank (10) Bank Aileron – Smoothly roll wings level Balance Rudder – In same direction Pitch Elevator – Relax Reset Straight and Level attitude Check Power Attitude Trim

Air Exercise – Climbing Turn Entry Establish the Climb Lookout Bank – Ailerons 20 AOB Balance – Rudder Pitch – Relax to maintain attitude for climb speed

Air Exercise – Descending Turn Entry Establish the Descent Lookout Bank – Ailerons 20 AOB Balance – Rudder Pitch – Relax to maintain attitude for descent speed