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CanAmdelta1
18th Sep 2010, 19:34
How do each of you teach steep turns? With and without a horizon. IAS, increase power in etc.

PAPI-74
18th Sep 2010, 19:58
Look over the nose till the angle is set.
Passing 30 deg full power (depending on engine size) and begin back pressure.
Passing 45 deg more back pressure.
60 deg 2g back pressure.

Look at the horizon angle in the windshield.

3 x B's
Bank angle (visually and AI)
Lookout
Back pressure (alt holding)
Lookout
Ball

1/2 angle of bank for roll out heading (30 deg to go begin roll out).
Release the back pressure passing 45 deg to wings level.

Standard stuff found in the AFE flight training book.