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In a steep turn the nose drops and you lose altitude. What should you do first?

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  1. Pull back hard on the elevator only
  2. Add full power and keep the bank
  3. Shallow the bank, then raise the pitch

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References

  1. Airplane Flying Handbook FAA-H-8083-3C, Chapter 10 Performance Maneuvers www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/airplane_handbook/11_afh_ch10.pdf Checked 2026-10-09.

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