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In a 60 degree bank steep turn, how many degrees before the entry heading should you begin rolling out?

About 30 degrees early, half the bank angle.

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  1. 15 degrees early
  2. 60 degrees early
  3. 30 degrees early ✔

Why: A good rule of thumb is to start the rollout half the number of degrees of bank before the target heading. With 60 degrees of bank, that is 30 degrees early.

Huh, didn't know that: During rollout you ease off back pressure and trim, and reduce power if you added any.

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Why did the turn get rolled out early? It wanted to be on time for its own heading.
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References

Answer: 30 degrees early. A good rule of thumb is to start the rollout half the number of degrees of bank before the target heading. With 60 degrees of bank, that is 30 degrees early.

  1. Airplane Flying Handbook ch 10, Performance Maneuvers (FAA-H-8083-3C) www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/airplane_handbook/11_afh_ch10.pdf
    begin the rollout at ½ the number of degrees of bank prior to reaching the terminating heading
    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
    an airspeed not to exceed maneuvering speed (VA)
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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