Which action best demonstrates good energy management in a turn?

• A. Maintaining a constant pitch while ignoring power.
• B. Balancing pitch and power to hold a constant airspeed and appropriate bank angle for the desired turn rate.
• C. Maximizing bank angle to achieve fastest possible turn.
• D. Reducing power to idle and stalling.

Answer: (B)

In a turn, energy management means controlling airspeed and the rate of turn by adjusting both pitch and power. The bank angle sets how fast you turn, but as you bank and the airplane’s load factor increases, so does drag. To keep the turn smooth and controlled, you balance pitch and power to maintain a steady airspeed while achieving the desired turn rate with an appropriate bank angle. This approach avoids letting airspeed drift and prevents overloading the engine or stalling.

So the best choice describes balancing pitch and power to hold a constant airspeed and the right bank for the desired turn rate. Keeping pitch fixed while ignoring power allows airspeed to drift; pushing for the fastest possible turn by maxing bank increases load and energy demands; reducing power to idle risks losing airspeed and stalling.