Your First Turn
Big Idea
To turn, you bank the wings. The airplane turns toward the low wing.
Fun Fact
Birds turn by tilting their wings too — airplanes work the same way!
What You Will Learn
- Roll into a gentle bank using the yoke
- The airplane starts turning toward the low wing
- Roll wings level to stop the turn
- Maintain altitude during the turn
Simulator Steps
- Start in straight and level flight
- Gently turn the yoke left — the wings bank left
- Hold about 15 degrees of bank — watch the attitude indicator
- The heading starts changing — you are turning!
- When you want to stop, roll the wings level again
What You Learned
- Bank the wings to turn
- The airplane turns toward the low wing
- Roll wings level to stop turning