Plain English Meaning

A practice maneuver where the pilot rolls the airplane into a sharp bank — usually 45 or 50 degrees — and flies a full circle while holding height and speed steady.

Full Definition

A training maneuver in which the airplane is flown in a coordinated level turn at a bank angle of 45 degrees or more (typically 45° for private pilots and 50° for commercial pilots), while maintaining altitude, airspeed, and a constant bank through 360 degrees of turn.

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You encounter steep turns during flight training, maneuver practice, and practical test preparation.