Standard Rate Turn

Standard Rate Turn

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Standard Rate Turn

Rate One Turn

Definition

A turn rate of 3 degrees per second.

Description

An aircraft conducting a Standard Rate Turn will turn a full circle in 2 minutes. A holding pattern with 1 minute straight legs therefore takes 4 minutes to complete.

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