Skyhawk 172/Cutlass 172
Flight Crew Private
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 66; Flight Crew Total 71; Flight Crew Type 66
Conflict NMAC; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
Flight Crew Took Evasive Action
Procedure; Airspace Structure
Maneuvering in Class E airspace north of ZZZ at 3000 MSL; when I came out of a left turn while scanning for traffic; and immediately saw another single engine airplane above my aircraft; turning in the opposite direction. I made the decision to descend and turn to avoid the other aircraft; but there was no prior warning of traffic in the area.
Pilot reported taking evasive action to avoid a near mid air collision.