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the vertical "S" - C in the same manner as the vertical "S"- B.
2.5.1.4. Vertical "S"- D. (Figure 2.7). The vertical "S"- D is the same as the vertical
"S"- C, except that the direction of turn is reversed simultaneously with each change
of vertical direction. Enter the vertical "S"- D in the same manner as the vertical "S"-
B or "S"- C.
2.5.1.5. Vertical "S" initiation. Any of the vertical "S" maneuvers may be initiated
with a climb or descent. Conscientious practice of these maneuvers will greatly
improve the pilot's familiarity of the aircraft, instrument crosscheck, and overall
aircraft control during precision instrument approaches. For this reason, the
maneuvers should be practiced at approach speeds and configurations, and at low
altitudes, as well as at cruise speeds, clean, and at higher altitudes.
Figure 2.7. Vertical "S"- C and "S"- D.
2.5.2. Confidence Maneuvers. Present missions require some aircraft to be flown in all
attitudes under instrument conditions. Such aircraft have attitude indicators capable of
indicating these attitudes. Confidence maneuvers are basic aerobatic maneuvers designed
to gain confidence in the use of the attitude indicator in extreme pitch and bank attitudes.
In addition, mastering these maneuvers will be helpful when recovering from unusual
attitudes. The pilot should consult the aircraft flight manual for performance
characteristics and limitations before practicing these maneuvers.
2.5.2.1. Wingover (Figure 2.8). Begin the maneuver from straight and level flight.
After obtaining the desired airspeed, start a climbing turn in either direction while
maintaining the wing tip of the miniature aircraft on the horizon bar until reaching