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Shallow-banked turn

Turns in which the bank is less than approximately 20 degrees.

Dictionary Term

Shallow-banked turn

Definitions

  • Turns in which the bank is less than approximately 20 degrees.
  • Turns in which the bank (less than approximately 20 degrees) is so shallow that inherent lateral stability of the PPC is acting to level the wings unless the pilot maintains the bank.

References

  • Powered Parachute Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2007
  • Weight-Shift Control Aircraft Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2008