A Steep Spiral is a descending, gliding turn-around-a-point. Not to be confused with an emergency descent, this maneuver simply shows that a commercial applicant understands how to descend while maintaining a constant radius over a point. It can also be used in situations where engine power is lost and you need to descend but also remain over your landing spot. The focus of the Steep Spiral is on ground speed, bank angle, wind, and keeping a consistent ground track. Airspeed control is also impo

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