How much altitude is lost in a 30-degree bank turn during an ELP?

In a 30-degree bank turn during an Engine-Out Landing Practice (ELP), the aircraft typically experiences a loss of altitude due to the increased load factor and the dynamics of the turn. When an aircraft banks, it generates a horizontal lift component that supports the turn and requires a vertical lift component to counteract weight. This vertical lift is reduced in a banked turn, leading to a descent.

Statistically, a 30-degree bank can result in roughly 500 feet of altitude loss for every 1,000 feet of altitude descended while turning. Therefore, in a 30-degree banked turn, it is common to estimate a loss of around 2,000 feet of altitude during a complete 360-degree turn or maneuvering in that bank angle, depending on the duration of the turn and the aircraft's glide performance during the ELP.

This understanding reflects why the first choice of 2,000 feet is typically recognized as the correct answer, as it aligns with practical flying experiences and performance guidelines related to ELP maneuvers.