Learn-to-Turn

The why and the guiding philosophy behind Learn to Turn (L2T) and how implementing its principles can serve as an effective countermeasure to LOC-I. A pilot ultimately determines the fate of each flight. Therefore, solutions to LOC-I accidents should be based on knowledge and skills-based training.

"What if" discussions about traffic, communications, wind and other factors that can influence the type and quality of turns in the traffic pattern. Reinforcing the longstanding concept of Aviate, Navigate, and Communicate—with emphasis on "Aviate." Increase awareness about the relationship between airspeed, G- load, angle of attack, and stalls during critical pattern operations. Be able to visualize and properly identify the types of turns routinely performed in the pattern.

Describing the training mindset. A review aircraft controls and basic turn dynamics. Discussion about maneuvers in the L2T Flight Simulation Exercises booklet. Reinforcing the need for pilots to retain a learner's mindset, expand their understanding of turning flight in three dimensions, and puzzle out the specific control movements required to perform various L2T exercises.

What does correlation-level learning mean in actual practice? Objectives are to determine if participants can correlate and apply prior knowledge and experience to an unknown scenario in a simulated flight environment, and instill in the trainee that the elevator is the turn control.