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In the commercial ACS, a steep turn is flown at about what bank angle?

About 50 degrees.

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  1. Approximately 30 degrees
  2. Approximately 70 degrees
  3. Approximately 50 degrees ✔

Why: The commercial steep turn is a coordinated 360 degree turn with approximately 50 degrees of bank. It is a notch steeper than the private pilot's 45 degrees. Entry speed must not exceed VA.

Huh, didn't know that: The steep turn builds smooth control, awareness of orientation and division of attention.

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Answer: Approximately 50 degrees. The commercial steep turn is a coordinated 360 degree turn with approximately 50 degrees of bank. It is a notch steeper than the private pilot's 45 degrees. Entry speed must not exceed VA.

  1. Commercial Pilot Airplane ACS (FAA-S-ACS-7B) www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/acs/commercial_airplane_acs_7.pdf
    Roll into a coordinated 360° steep turn with approximately a 50° bank.
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. Commercial Pilot Airplane ACS (FAA-S-ACS-7B) www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/acs/commercial_airplane_acs_7.pdf
    Maintain the entry altitude ±100 feet, airspeed ±10 knots, bank ±5°
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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