This chapter describes the flight training maneuvers and related factors that are useful in developing a high degree of pilot skill. Although most of these maneuvers are not performed as such in normal everyday flying, the elements and principles involved in each are applicable to performance of the customary pilot operations. They aid the pilot in analyzing the effect of wind and other forces acting on the airplane and in developing a fine control touch, coordination, and division of attention for accurate and safe maneuvering of the airplane. Some of the maneuvers, particularly those requiring the maximum performance of the airplane, have a distinct operational use. Therefore, the pilot should acquire a thorough understanding of the factors involved and the techniques recommended.
 

Maneuvering by Reference to Ground Objects Drift and Ground Track Control Rectangular Course S-Turns Across a Road Turns Around a Point Eights Across a Road Eights Around Pylons Eights On Pylons (Pylon Eights) Recognition of Stalls Fundamentals of Stall Recovery Use of Ailerons in Stall Recoveries Stall Characteristics Full Stalls - Power Off Full Stalls - Power On Secondary Stall

Imminent Stalls - Power On or Power Off Maneuvering at Minimum Controllable Airspeed Accelerated Maneuver Stalls Excessive Back Pressure (Accelerated) Stall Crossed Control Stall Elevator Trim Stall Spins Maximum Performance Flight Maneuvers Steep Power Turns Steep Spirals Descents (Maximum Distance Glides) Descents (Emergency) Chandelles Lazy 8

 

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