AFNOR test 9: Attitude to turn

Objectives

Verification of a good aptitude to turn of the wing.

Procedures

If there are accessories, they must be set to Vmin position. The pilot perform a 3600 turn toward a direction, then to the opposite, as fast as possible.

Required results

Standard

The turn is performed without weight shifting. Maximum time to perform the maneuver: 18 sec.

Performance

The turn is performed using weight shift (if necessary). Maximum time to perform the maneuver: 20 sec.

Competition

The turn is performed using weight shift (if necessary). Maximum time to perform the maneuver: 23 sec.

Twin

Same as Competition.
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