During a 45/180 Procedure turn maneuver, how long should you time the 45-degree leg before turning 180 degrees to intercept inbound course?

During a 45/180 Procedure turn maneuver, how long should you time the 45-degree leg before turning 180 degrees to intercept inbound course?

• A. 1 minute
• B. 2 minutes
• C. 30 seconds
• D. 90 seconds

Answer: (A)

In a 45/180 procedure turn, the 45-degree outbound leg is timed for one minute before initiating the 180-degree turn. This one-minute interval places you at a defined distance from the inbound final approach course so you can execute a stable, standard-rate turn back to intercept that course. Since a standard-rate turn covers 180 degrees in about one minute, the combination of a one-minute outbound leg and a one-minute 180-degree turn gives a predictable, two-minute reversal pattern. Wind can push you off path, but you adjust your outbound heading and maintain the one-minute timing to keep the reversal consistent.

In a 45/180 procedure turn, the 45-degree outbound leg is timed for one minute before initiating the 180-degree turn. This one-minute interval places you at a defined distance from the inbound final approach course so you can execute a stable, standard-rate turn back to intercept that course. Since a standard-rate turn covers 180 degrees in about one minute, the combination of a one-minute outbound leg and a one-minute 180-degree turn gives a predictable, two-minute reversal pattern. Wind can push you off path, but you adjust your outbound heading and maintain the one-minute timing to keep the reversal consistent.