Ch 21 - Turning Flashcards

1
Q

Centripetal Force

A

Acts towards the centre of the circle

Lift produces the centripetal force, the horizontal component in the turn

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2
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Centrifugal Force

A

Tries to throw you out of the circle

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3
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Load Factor

A

L/W

The load factor is more than 1 in a turn

LF = 1/Cos theta

More AoB = More Load

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4
Q

Forces in the horizontal

A

Tan (AoB) = V squared / gravity x radius

r = v^2/g tan (AoB)

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5
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Rate of Turn

A

Circumference = Pie r^2

Time = Pie r^2 / V

Rate 1 turn = 3` per second

RoT = TAS / radius (Radians)

RoT = TAS / radius X 60 (Degrees)

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6
Q

AoB for a rate one turn

A

= SPD(kts) / 10 +7

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