Correctly banked level turns

Question 1

How is an a/c correctly banked

Answer 1

the a/c is rolled about the forward axis - banking

Question 2

What is the equation linking bank angle and velocity

Answer 2

V^2
tanθ = ———–
g*R

where R is the radius of the turn in metres

Question 3

What is the relationship between bank angle and velocity, and bank angle and turn radius

Answer 3

θ is proportional to V^2

θ is inversely proportional to R

Question 4

Equation for load factor

Answer 4

Lift generated in turn
N = ——————————— = sec θ
weight

Question 5

Why is calculating the load factor important

Answer 5

N is important when assessing the stress on an a/c

Question 6

What is a good estimate for the max load factor of an airliner and a fighter

Answer 6

airliner - 2.5

fighter - 6-8+

Question 7

What is the equation linking radius of the turn, load factor and velocity

Answer 7

V^2
R = ———————-
g* √ (N^2 - 1)

Question 8

How should the plane be flown to achieve the minimum turn radius

Answer 8

fly at Cl(max). Therefore very close to stall

Question 9

Equation for the rate of turn, w

Answer 9

V
w = —–
R

Question 10

What should the turn speed be for an a/c travelling at V m/s and wishing not to lose altitude during the turn

Answer 10

Vt = V * √ (N)