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Flight Operations Manual
Maneuvers
Cirrus Perspective
Section 5
Steep Spirals (Commercial)
A steep spiral is a constant gliding turn, during which a constant radius
around a point on the ground is maintained, similar to the turns around
a point maneuver. The radius should be such that the steepest bank
will not exceed 60 degrees. Start the maneuver at 3,000 feet AGL or
higher so that the spiral may be continued through a series of at least
three 360-degree turns.
Operating the engine at idle speed for a prolonged period during the
glide may result in excessive engine cooling or spark plug fouling. The
engine should be cleared every 1,000 feet by briefly advancing the
throttle to normal cruise power, while adjusting the pitch attitude to
maintain a constant airspeed. Preferably, this should be done while
headed into the wind to minimize any variation in groundspeed and
radius of turn.
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Steep Spirals
Limitations
• Minimum recovery altitude 500 feet AGL unless safety or
regulations dictate higher, or if a stabilized approach to landing
can be made,
• Limit bank angle to 60 degrees,
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P/N 23020-002
Feb 2011