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Procedure Turn The maneuver prescribed when it is necessary to reverse direction to establish an aircraft on the intermediate approach segment or final approach course. The outbound course, direction of turn, distance within which the turn must be completed, and minimum altitude are specified in the procedure. However, unless otherwise restricted, the point at which the turn may be commenced and the type and rate of turn are left to the discretion of the pilot.

“The amount of jobs that we would be getting from it, the amount of crew members and housing and the trickle down effect, in my opinion would far outweigh any general revenue that may be lost by the sales of these aircraft.” Source: The House bill sponsor, Toby Overdorf, commenting on why Florida's lawmakers have put out two Republican-sponsored bills in the house and senate that would see the state lift its 6% tax on aircraft purchases. The change would hopefully boost interest in the state, as well as bolster the aviation economy of the region.