Level Turns

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Objective Turning airplane with 20-45° of bank while holding altitude and remaining coordinated.	Level Turns	Motivation One of the fundamental flight maneuvers.
Elements Bank: VCL vs HCL ("turn stealing lift") Aileron = Bank Cowling Elevator = Pitch Adverse yaw Rudder with roll rate Left-turning tendencies L/R sight picture		Procedure Establish bank with coordinate aileron/rudder Establish sight picture with cowling, pitch as needed Roll-out with coordinate aileron and rudder, relax pitch
Risk Management Collision Fixation Distractions	Common Errors Not clearing the area Tilting the head to keep it level Leaning while turning Overuse of instruments Uncoordination Holding too much rudder in turn	Completion Standards Establish, maintain, and roll out of a level turn

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