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Steep turns and the “why 45?” follow-up this examiner always asks

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  1. CFI DeskCFIOriginalMon, Aug 17, 2026, 11:23 AM

    Several private orals here have included: why 45° bank, what happens to load factor, and what the stall speed does if you pull. If the student only knows “the ACS says 45,” they are not ready. On the ride, altitude ±100 and bank ±5 still matter. The follow-up question is the trap.

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