Airworthy PrepArea V of 11
Performance Maneuvers and Ground Reference Maneuvers
3% of the Private Pilot test, about 2 of the 60 questions. The FAA's test standard lists 2 tasks and 11 knowledge elements and 10 risk management elements for this area. Here is every one, plus sample questions to try.
What the FAA tests
From the Private Pilot Airplane test standard, FAA-S-ACS-6C.
Task A. Steep Turns
Knowledge: what you must know
- PA.V.A.K1How to conduct a proper steep turn.
- PA.V.A.K2Aerodynamics associated with steep turns, including:
- PA.V.A.K2aMaintaining coordinated flight
- PA.V.A.K2bOverbanking tendencies
- PA.V.A.K2cManeuvering speed, including the impact of weight changes
- PA.V.A.K2dLoad factor and accelerated stalls
- PA.V.A.K2eRate and radius of turn
Risk management: hazards you must be able to spot and manage
- PA.V.A.R1Division of attention between aircraft control and orientation.
- PA.V.A.R2Collision hazards.
- PA.V.A.R3Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).
- PA.V.A.R4Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
- PA.V.A.R5Uncoordinated flight.
Task B. Ground Reference Maneuvers
Knowledge: what you must know
- PA.V.B.K1Purpose of ground reference maneuvers.
- PA.V.B.K2Effects of wind on ground track and relation to a ground reference.
- PA.V.B.K3Effects of bank angle and groundspeed on rate and radius of turn.
- PA.V.B.K4Relationship of rectangular course to airport traffic pattern.
Risk management: hazards you must be able to spot and manage
- PA.V.B.R1Division of attention between aircraft control and orientation.
- PA.V.B.R2Collision hazards.
- PA.V.B.R3Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).
- PA.V.B.R4Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
- PA.V.B.R5Uncoordinated flight.
Try a sample question
Performance Maneuvers and Ground Reference Maneuvers ยท PA.V.A.K1
You start a steep turn to the left on a heading of 180 degrees, using 50 degrees of bank, and plan to roll out on 180. Using the AFH rule of thumb for leading the rollout, at about what heading should you begin rolling out?
Practice all of performance maneuvers and ground reference maneuvers
The full course has questions on every element listed here, with an explanation and FAA source for each.