Crosswinds Aviation DA20 C1 Eclipse, Training Manual

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8.2
Turns Around a Point
1.
Select a reference point
2.
Set power to maintain an airspeed of 90 KIAS
3. Maintain 1000’ AGL
4.
Clear the area of other aircraft
5.
Trim the airplane for level flight
6.
First turn to the left at the highest ground speed and steepest bank angle (max 45
degrees)
7.
Bank angle will gradually need to be decreased to the upwind point (slowest ground
speed)
8.
From the upwind point, bank angle will need to gradually increase to the
9.
Downwind point (fastest ground speed)