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FLIGHTS INSTRUCTOR'S MANUAL   149

360° ACCURACY LANDINGS
In executing the 360° accuracy landing the ship is flown upwind over the spot and the motor throttled. The altitude should be somewhat higher than for the 180°'s ranging from 1,000 to 1,500 feet according to the particular aircraft. 

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FIGURE 23.--The 360° overhead approach. As in the 180° overhead approach, immediately after take-off the proper climb and flight path should be assumed to reach the correct altitude at the point shown.

When a normal glide is assumed the first turn should be made positively, but not at too sharp an angle. The turn should be continued until the airplane is in the same relative position as in the