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Aerodynamics associated with spins in various airplane configurations, including the re...
Aerodynamics associated with spins in various airplane configurations, including the relationship between angle of attack, airspeed, load factor, power setting, airplane weight and center of gravity, airplane attitude, and yaw effects.
Bottom line
Increased load factor directly affects stall speed (as well as do other factors such as gross weight, center of gravity, and flap setting).
Key numbers
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| 16°–20° depending on airplane design | Critical AOA |
| 2.0 in a level altitude 60° banked turn | Load factor |
| 1.41 in a level altitude 45° banked turn | Load factor |
| 41 percent higher than 1G stall speed in a coordinated, level 60° banked turn at 2G | Stall speed |
| up to 3.8 for a standard category general aviation airplane | Design limit |
FAA references
- AFH ch. 1 (pp. 1-13–1-14) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AFH ch. 5, Angle of Attack; Coordinated Flight (pp. 5-8–5-9) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AFH ch. 10 (p. 10-2) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- RMH Glossary — FAA-H-8083-2A
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