PPL(A) Exercise 9:  Turning 

EASA requirements: - 

(A) entry and maintaining medium level turns; 

(B) resuming straight flight; 

(C) faults in the turn (for example in correct pitch, bank and balance); 

(D) climbing turns; 

(E) descending turns; 

(F) faults in the turns (slipping and skidding on suitable types); 

(G) turns onto selected headings, use of gyro heading indicator and compass; 

(H) use of instruments for precision

Additional reading

FAA Airplane Flying Manual 

• Chapter 3: Basic Flight Maneuvers (PDF)
• Chapter 7: Ground Reference Maneuvers (PDF)

Disclaimer:  The material presented in these YouTube videos should not be used in place of actual ground or flight instruction. Consult a certified flight instructor before attempting to conduct any flight maneuvers. 

The following training videos supplement the flight training syllabus in the Flying Training Manual

Exercise 9a - Turning Flight

Exercise 9b - Climbing & Descending Turns

Turns around a point - Level 2

Steep Turns - Level 2

S Turns

Learn how to turn your aircraft