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.

9 elements
  • AI.IX.A.K1
    Purpose of and procedures for steep turn.
  • AI.IX.A.K2
    Pilot sensations and control forces.
  • AI.IX.A.K3
    Aerodynamics associated with steep turns, including:
  • AI.IX.A.K3a
    Maintaining coordinated flight
  • AI.IX.A.K3b
    Overbanking tendencies
  • AI.IX.A.K3c
    Maneuvering speed, including the impact of weight changes
  • AI.IX.A.K3d
    Load factor and accelerated stalls
  • AI.IX.A.K3e
    Rate and radius of turn
  • AI.IX.A.K4
    Common errors related to this Task.

Risk management

Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.

5 elements
  • AI.IX.A.R1
    Division of attention between aircraft control and orientation.
  • AI.IX.A.R2
    Collision hazards.
  • AI.IX.A.R3
    Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).
  • AI.IX.A.R4
    Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
  • AI.IX.A.R5
    Uncoordinated 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).