CFI Maneuvers(with solved solutions)
Steep Turns AFH (9-2) correct answersSteep Turns (AFH 9-2)
Objective: To teach the student to fly in a steep bank, maximum performance turn while using
inside and outside references
Explanation: max performance maneuver, to teach you how to maintain altitude and speed under
increased load factor and steep bank. Cruise power settings, roll into the bank from straight and
level, once past 30 degrees of bank increase rpm 200 to cater for load factor because speed will
want to drop. The lift is being reduced past 30 degrees bank, so increase angle of attack to
account for loss of lift. Once at 50 degrees of bank, glance at PFD for speed, bank, altitude, then
look outside to make two reference points so you can maintain/adjust. Keep repeating throughout
the 360 turn. 25 degree short of turn roll out to straight and level keep rolling into the next turn
and repeat steps above. Methods of teaching - dissect the maneuver by learning one part at a
time, holding bank for an a few turns, then add in a constant airspeed, etc.
Breaking the maneuver into parts will be easier for the student to digest
45° ± 5°± 100'± 10 knots± 10° heading
50° ± 5°± 100'± 10 knots± 10° heading
Common Errors:
● Improper pitch, bank, and power coordination
● Uncoordinated use of flight controls
● Loss of orientation
● Improper procedure in correcting
altitude deviations
Piper: 1,500 AGL, 100 KIAS, 2,300RPM, Clean Config
Steep Spirals (AFH 9-4) correct answersObjective:
To perform at least consecutive, steep-banked, gliding turns around a reference point at a
constant airspeed compensating for wind drift
>1500' AGL +/= 10 knots +/-10 heading
Common Errors
● Improper pitch, bank, yaw, and power coordination during entry or completion
● Uncoordinated use of flight controls
● Improper planning and lack of maintenance of constant airspeed and radius
● Failure to stay orientated to the number of turns and the rollout heading.
Piper: 90 KIAS, clean config
Chandelles (AFH 9-5) correct answersObjective:
Perform a max performance climbing turn while demonstrating advanced airmanship skill
Recover within of +/-10 entry heading, just above a stall airspeed
, Explanation: Max performance maneuver to teach coordination to be able to gain max altitude
while making an 180 degree turn. Flying straight and level, roll into a level bank to 30 degrees,
start to pitch up and apply full power. Once at 90 degree point, slowly reduce bank, hold pitch by
looking outside. You'll be able to make the appropriate pitch changes this way. Start rolling out
to level flight and slowest controllable airspeed at the same time. Using straight roads for
reference makes it easier.
Common Errors:
● Uncoordinated use of flight controls
● Improper planning and ming of pitch and bank atude changes
● Factors related to failure in achieving maximum performance
● A stall during the maneuver
Piper: 2300 RPM
Lazy Eights (AFH 9-6) correct answersAt point:- Altitude +/- 100 feet from entry altitude-
Airspeed +/- 10 knots from entry airspeed- Heading +/-10
Explanation:
Controlling the plane on all three axis' simultaneously, pitch, bank, and roll are coordinated so
you arrive at certain positions all together. All by sight, trying to fly the maneuver off
instruments correctly, is very difficult. Using a straight road is the best way to set yourself up for
success so you know what angle you're at 45,90,135etc. Do not let the airplane drop on its own.
You have to manage the pitch past the 90 degree point.
Common Errors:
● Poor selection of reference points
● Uncoordinated use of flight
controls
● Unsymmetrical loops resulng
from poorly planned pitch and
bank atude changes
● Inconsistent airspeed and altude
at key points
● Loss of orientaon
● Excessive deviaon from
reference points
Piper: >1500'AGL, Clean Config. 100KIAS
Rectangular Course (AFH 6-6) correct answersObjective:
To teach the student how to fly a ground track equidistant from all sides of a rectangular area on
the ground, accounng for wind effects while maintaining constant altude and airspeed while
using inside and outside references
Steep Turns AFH (9-2) correct answersSteep Turns (AFH 9-2)
Objective: To teach the student to fly in a steep bank, maximum performance turn while using
inside and outside references
Explanation: max performance maneuver, to teach you how to maintain altitude and speed under
increased load factor and steep bank. Cruise power settings, roll into the bank from straight and
level, once past 30 degrees of bank increase rpm 200 to cater for load factor because speed will
want to drop. The lift is being reduced past 30 degrees bank, so increase angle of attack to
account for loss of lift. Once at 50 degrees of bank, glance at PFD for speed, bank, altitude, then
look outside to make two reference points so you can maintain/adjust. Keep repeating throughout
the 360 turn. 25 degree short of turn roll out to straight and level keep rolling into the next turn
and repeat steps above. Methods of teaching - dissect the maneuver by learning one part at a
time, holding bank for an a few turns, then add in a constant airspeed, etc.
Breaking the maneuver into parts will be easier for the student to digest
45° ± 5°± 100'± 10 knots± 10° heading
50° ± 5°± 100'± 10 knots± 10° heading
Common Errors:
● Improper pitch, bank, and power coordination
● Uncoordinated use of flight controls
● Loss of orientation
● Improper procedure in correcting
altitude deviations
Piper: 1,500 AGL, 100 KIAS, 2,300RPM, Clean Config
Steep Spirals (AFH 9-4) correct answersObjective:
To perform at least consecutive, steep-banked, gliding turns around a reference point at a
constant airspeed compensating for wind drift
>1500' AGL +/= 10 knots +/-10 heading
Common Errors
● Improper pitch, bank, yaw, and power coordination during entry or completion
● Uncoordinated use of flight controls
● Improper planning and lack of maintenance of constant airspeed and radius
● Failure to stay orientated to the number of turns and the rollout heading.
Piper: 90 KIAS, clean config
Chandelles (AFH 9-5) correct answersObjective:
Perform a max performance climbing turn while demonstrating advanced airmanship skill
Recover within of +/-10 entry heading, just above a stall airspeed
, Explanation: Max performance maneuver to teach coordination to be able to gain max altitude
while making an 180 degree turn. Flying straight and level, roll into a level bank to 30 degrees,
start to pitch up and apply full power. Once at 90 degree point, slowly reduce bank, hold pitch by
looking outside. You'll be able to make the appropriate pitch changes this way. Start rolling out
to level flight and slowest controllable airspeed at the same time. Using straight roads for
reference makes it easier.
Common Errors:
● Uncoordinated use of flight controls
● Improper planning and ming of pitch and bank atude changes
● Factors related to failure in achieving maximum performance
● A stall during the maneuver
Piper: 2300 RPM
Lazy Eights (AFH 9-6) correct answersAt point:- Altitude +/- 100 feet from entry altitude-
Airspeed +/- 10 knots from entry airspeed- Heading +/-10
Explanation:
Controlling the plane on all three axis' simultaneously, pitch, bank, and roll are coordinated so
you arrive at certain positions all together. All by sight, trying to fly the maneuver off
instruments correctly, is very difficult. Using a straight road is the best way to set yourself up for
success so you know what angle you're at 45,90,135etc. Do not let the airplane drop on its own.
You have to manage the pitch past the 90 degree point.
Common Errors:
● Poor selection of reference points
● Uncoordinated use of flight
controls
● Unsymmetrical loops resulng
from poorly planned pitch and
bank atude changes
● Inconsistent airspeed and altude
at key points
● Loss of orientaon
● Excessive deviaon from
reference points
Piper: >1500'AGL, Clean Config. 100KIAS
Rectangular Course (AFH 6-6) correct answersObjective:
To teach the student how to fly a ground track equidistant from all sides of a rectangular area on
the ground, accounng for wind effects while maintaining constant altude and airspeed while
using inside and outside references
