Descents and Descending Turns

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Objective Perform a coordinated, constant-airspeed descent, either straight or in a turn.	Descents and Descending Turns	Motivation Every flight needs a descent.
Elements Constant rate or airspeed Descent attitude Excess thrust Downwash, nose-down Sequence Turns, coordination P-factor		Procedure Set descent power Set descent attitude Set trim to remove pressure Adjust airspeed with pitch Start level-off 50' above target, for 500fpm descent Add cruise power and set S&L attitude
Risk Management Fixation Distraction Collisions	Common Errors Poor coordination Inadequate back-pressure in turns Fixation on instruments "Chase" airspeed or VSI Airspeed buildup	Completion Standards Establish, maintain, and level off from straight descents and descending turns.

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