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Old 18th Mar 2024, 21:57
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This depends on where we are in the training program:
  • PPL and in the first few flights before any thought of solo? I'd call for the go around and get instructions to rejoin the circuit. In fact, I might even take control myself and describe to my student what I'm doing and why.
  • PPL and approaching solo or just after solo - I'd give the student the option and discuss with them afterward - either how they performed or what needs to happen in that scenario. I'd give examples of where we may have to execute such a maneuver outside of the circuit.
  • PPL and just before the cross country work - they should be able to do it, especially if we've had any exposure to mountainous terrain where box canyon turns should have been discussed.
  • CPL and after - if they cannot accomplish this simple ask, I'd be tasking them in their next solo flight to go do some steep turns with the maximum allowable flap for a 2g maneuver. Depending on where they will have their first operational job, orbits on base may be a frequent request and they can't just go missed every time ATC asks.
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