Task B. Steep Spiral (ASEL, ASES)

Knowledge

What you should understand and be able to explain.

5 elements

• AI.IX.B.K1
  Purpose of and procedures for a proper steep spiral.
• AI.IX.B.K2
  Relationship to emergency landing procedures.
• AI.IX.B.K3
  Maintaining a constant radius about a point.
• AI.IX.B.K4
  Effects of wind on ground track and relation to a ground reference.
• AI.IX.B.K5
  Common errors related to this Task.

Risk management

Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.

7 elements

• AI.IX.B.R1
  Division of attention between aircraft control and orientation.
• AI.IX.B.R2
  Collision hazards.
• AI.IX.B.R3
  Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).
• AI.IX.B.R4
  Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
• AI.IX.B.R5
  Uncoordinated flight.
• AI.IX.B.R6
  Effects of wind.
• AI.IX.B.R7
  Airframe or airspeed limitations.