Instrument Flight
Basic Instrument Maneuvers
Figure 7: LOOP
LOOP
The loop is a 360 degree turn in the vertical plane. Start the loop from a straight and level flight,
96 percent power, and 380 KIAS. Initiate a 4g pullup keeping the wings level. Continue the pull until
reaching optimum AOA (17 units), then maintain optimum AOA over the top. Verify that the wings are
level and that the airspeed is about 150 KIAS over the top. Bring the nose through horizon, keeping the
wings level, maintaining optimum AOA and staying aligned on start heading. Maintain optimum AOA until
reaching 4 g’s. Complete the loop at 380 KIAS, at initial altitude, and heading. Aircraft heading or
reciprocal should be maintained throughout the maneuver.
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