I have practiced the survival turn.  The secret is to get the nose down first.  In my 4P, my minimum altitude is 1000 ft.  60 - 70 degree bank is doable but only with the nose down .

BTW, a 180 turn will not get you back to the runway.  135 maybe.

Good luck    Bill Hogarty




On Jun 1, 2013, at 10:29 AM, "Greenbacks, UnLtd." <N4ZQ@VERIZON.NET> wrote:

> The current issue of Sport Aviation included an article from Dave Morss with 180º turns on takeoff to return to the runway. Before practicing such a maneuver, I thought I'd check in here with the local gurus with regard to 320/360
> operations. In the article, it is stated that a 500' 70º bank 180º turn is doable so I'll be practicing this aggressively at altitude. But then again, my skill level might be at his ankle level on a good day. So, how many of you practice this turn,
> and with or without any flap setting, etc.?
>
> Angier Ames
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