AVIT 323 BLOCK 1 COMPREHENSIVE STUDY
GUIDE 2026
◉ Name the three corrections for left turning tendencies that
manufacturers often build into an airplane.
Answer: 1. Offset Engines
2. Offset Fin
3. Angle of Incidence Differential
◉ When are you most likely to see P-Factor.
Answer: 1. Slow Speeds
2. High Angle of Attack
◉ Name the two elements of P-Factor.
Answer: 1. AOA Differential
2. Relative Wind
◉ During a steep turn, name the two turning tendencies that pull the
nose to the left.
Answer: P-Factor and Torque
(slow airspeed, high angle of attack)
, ◉ Why should your first clearing turn be made to the left?.
Answer: To account for right of way rules, aircraft over-taking you
will be flying to your right
◉ During a Chandelle, what should the power be set to?.
Answer: Enter 100 KIAS, then full power
◉ True or False
During a Chandelle, the first half is changing pitch, the last half is
changing bank.
Answer: True
◉ What causes an accidental spin?.
Answer: Side-Slip during a stall
◉ What causes a side-slip?.
Answer: Uncoordinated Flight
◉ What is the most common cause of an unintentional spin?.
Answer: Slip during a stall
GUIDE 2026
◉ Name the three corrections for left turning tendencies that
manufacturers often build into an airplane.
Answer: 1. Offset Engines
2. Offset Fin
3. Angle of Incidence Differential
◉ When are you most likely to see P-Factor.
Answer: 1. Slow Speeds
2. High Angle of Attack
◉ Name the two elements of P-Factor.
Answer: 1. AOA Differential
2. Relative Wind
◉ During a steep turn, name the two turning tendencies that pull the
nose to the left.
Answer: P-Factor and Torque
(slow airspeed, high angle of attack)
, ◉ Why should your first clearing turn be made to the left?.
Answer: To account for right of way rules, aircraft over-taking you
will be flying to your right
◉ During a Chandelle, what should the power be set to?.
Answer: Enter 100 KIAS, then full power
◉ True or False
During a Chandelle, the first half is changing pitch, the last half is
changing bank.
Answer: True
◉ What causes an accidental spin?.
Answer: Side-Slip during a stall
◉ What causes a side-slip?.
Answer: Uncoordinated Flight
◉ What is the most common cause of an unintentional spin?.
Answer: Slip during a stall
