Can anyone explain to me, why an aircraft in a bank is more likely to stall than the same aircraft in level flight. And how do you figure out the maths behind this?
It must have something to do with Reyleighs formula and I think it has something to do with g loading. It’s doing my head in and I need someone to explain it to me.
Many thanks
By: AFH10 - 21st February 2005 at 18:02
Can anyone explain to me, why an aircraft in a bank is more likely to stall than the same aircraft in level flight. And how do you figure out the maths behind this?
It must have something to do with Reyleighs formula and I think it has something to do with g loading. It’s doing my head in and I need someone to explain it to me.
Many thanks
An aircraft in a bank is likely to stall the bank manager whilst it thinks of an excuse for late payments. The maths is worked out by dividing the APR by the wingloading.
Reyleighs formula is quite simply pedal fast and anything will fly, he succesfully used this formula to start his bike industry. 😀
By: wysiwyg - 21st February 2005 at 17:16
In order to maintain level flight in a turn the lift component must be increased so that its vertical component is equal to the weight. This increase in lift can be achieved by flying faster or more usually by increasing the angle of attack. This puts you closer to the stalling alpha and therefore the answer to your question.
By: Pendonk - 21st February 2005 at 16:44
yeah, once in a bank the lift component drops. So lift no longer equals the weight. Is there an effect on the angle of attack?
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February 21, 2005 at 4:39 pm