Understanding the Steep Spiral | Back to the Airplane Flying Handbook
In this episode of the On Centerline Podcast, we're going back to the Airplane Flying Handbook to take a closer look at the steep spiral. As we've done with previous episodes in this series, we'll read directly from the FAA's handbook, discuss what it has to say about the maneuver, and break down the concepts and techniques pilots should understand.
The steep spiral is a commercial pilot maneuver, and is one of the most mis-understood maneuvers we do in training. Today, we'll work through the FAA's guidance, talk about the purpose of the maneuver, and discuss the details that matter when it…
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