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Turns around a point
600 to 1000 feet, 45 degree bank, + 100 feet, + 10 knots,
Left turns with exit up-wind and course reversal into right turns or as directed. Uses course reversal to make two circles in each direction.

Rectangular course
Entry MUST be on 45 to left downwind as though landing Departure will be as though leaving on left 45. Two turns usually in both directions. 600 to 1000 feet, left then right. When making reversal of direction you must fly around the course and enter on a right 45 and depart of right 45. Maximum bank 45 degrees +100 feet, + 10 knots, or as directed

S-turns
Above 500í and below 1000í
+ 100í and + 10 knots
Reverse course and depart at entry point


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