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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