If the radius of a turn is reduced the load factor will
- increase.
- decrease.
- stay unchanged.
Explanation
A tighter turn requires a steeper bank to balance the larger centripetal force needed, and load factor equals 1/cos(bank angle). As the radius is reduced the bank angle and the required lift both grow, so the load factor increases. Reducing radius therefore raises the g loading on the airframe.
sierra3 asking:
if i reduce the radius, don't the a/c decrease the load factor?
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dimky Posts: 514 22.02.2014 / 18:24
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