Flight Instructor Airplane · Area IX: Performance and Ground Reference Maneuvers
Task A. Steep Turns
FAA-S-ACS-25 · Effective 2024-05-31
Knowledge
What you should understand and be able to explain.
- AI.IX.A.K1Purpose of and procedures for steep turn.
- AI.IX.A.K2Pilot sensations and control forces.
- AI.IX.A.K3Aerodynamics associated with steep turns, including:
- AI.IX.A.K3aMaintaining coordinated flight
- AI.IX.A.K3bOverbanking tendencies
- AI.IX.A.K3cManeuvering speed, including the impact of weight changes
- AI.IX.A.K3dLoad factor and accelerated stalls
- AI.IX.A.K3eRate and radius of turn
- AI.IX.A.K4Common errors related to this Task.
Risk management
Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.
- AI.IX.A.R1Division of attention between aircraft control and orientation.
- AI.IX.A.R2Collision hazards.
- AI.IX.A.R3Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).
- AI.IX.A.R4Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
- AI.IX.A.R5Uncoordinated flight.
Skill elements and task objectives
This page covers knowledge and risk management. For the complete task, including skill standards, open the FAA document (PDF).