In this lesson you'll learn to control the pitch, bank, and power during a series of turns at a 45-degree bank angle.

ESTIMATED TIME TO COMPLETE

15 minutes

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

You should complete the Student lessons and Private Pilot lesson 1 before beginning this lesson. Reading the Ground School material before starting this lesson will help you better understand the skills being taught.

THE WEATHER

The sky is clear and the winds are calm.

RECOMMENDED CHARTS

None

ABOUT THE FLIGHT

You'll start in the air at 5000 feet. You will learn to maintain a 45 degree bank, and then learn to maintain altitude while controlling the bank.

KEY COMMANDS TO REMEMBER

None

FLIGHT CRITERIA

You'll be asked to maintain:

• Bank angle no more than 15 degrees and no less than 10 degrees as assigned
• Roll out on specific headings within 15 degrees as assigned
• Altitude no more than 100 feet above or 300 feet below your assigned altitude