Change Altitude in Style – P Loops make it easy

P loops cleverly reposition the plane higher or lower, depending on the version flown. A basic P loop starts out with a full-throttle vertical upline, followed by a 3/4 inside loop to return to upright level flight, albeit higher. When a half roll is added to the upline, it becomes a turnaround maneuver. Although it’s seldom seen outside of aerobatic competition, you will benefit from using this version of the P loop turnaround when your...