4.5 - Shallow / Medium Bank Turns

Lesson Objective

During this lesson, the learner will learn how to turn the glider using coordinated application of the ailerons and rudder. 

Regulatory Requirement

Pre-Solo pilot (Student Pilot and Transition Pilots): 14 CFR 61.87(i)(4)
Private Pilot Test Candidate: 

Content

• aileron and rudder usage
• increased back-stick to mtaintain attitude in a turn
• use of yaw string to maintain coordination
• rolling into and out of a turn

Completion Standard

The learner will be able to initiate a turn to a specified bank angle, maintain the ank angle within ±5 degrees, maintain the airspeed within ±10 knots, and recover to straight and level flight with smooth and coordinated application of the controls