Steep Spiral

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Objective Perform 3, 360° gliding turns with constant airspeed, maintain a constant radius from a point on the ground.	Steep Spiral	Motivation Develops airspeed control, wind correction, planning, and division of attention.
Elements Description Wind correction Bank vs pitch and airspeed Procedure		Procedure Pre-maneuver checklist Sufficient altitude Downwind heading Pick a point, directly below Power idle, note heading Bank, pitch for airspeed - 85 knots Fly turns, adjust bank/pitch as needed After each turn: Verbalize turn number, clear engine Rollout on initial heading, leading turn Cruise power and attitude
Risk Management Division of attention Coordination Terrain/Obstacles Altitude / CFIT	Common Errors Inadequate pitch control with bank changes Airspeed control Poor coordination Disorientation Fixation on point Not starting with sufficient altitude Not counting turns, losing track Not rolling out on entry heading	Completion Standards Constant radius track over ground <60° of bank Airspeed ± 10 knots Heading ±10° rollout Complete >1500 ft. AGL

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