Aviation Dictionary

Steep turns

In instrument flight, any turn greater than standard rate; in visual flight, anything greater than a 45° bank.

Dictionary Term

Steep turns

Definitions

In instrument flight, any turn greater than standard rate; in visual flight, anything greater than a 45° bank.
Turn resulting from a degree of bank of 45 degrees or more.
Turn resulting from a degree of bank (45 degrees or more) at which the overbanking tendency of a PPC overcomes stability, and the bank increases unless the steering controls are applied to prevent it.

References

Instrument Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2014
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, Federal Aviation Administration, 2023
Powered Parachute Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2007
Weight-Shift Control Aircraft Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2008