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Rate One Turns Explained | Flight Briefings: Aviation in 60 Seconds

Master Precision Turns for Real-World and Simulated Flying

In this quick Flight Briefing, we explain the concept of a Rate One Turn — a fundamental technique in both real-world aviation and flight simulation.

Learn what a Rate One Turn is, how to use your turn coordinator for precise flying, and why maintaining a 3° per second turn rate is critical for instrument flying, safe navigation, and controlled headings.

Perfect for student pilots preparing for their PPL or IR, and for flight simulator users wanting to improve their realism and flying precision.

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