Weight is the vertical component supporting the aircraft, acting perpendicular to the banked surface for altitude maintenance. It acts perpendicular to the banked surface, aiding in maintaining altitude during the turn. The specific formula involves trigonometric functions to calculate this weight component. In a coordinated turn, it contributes to both supporting the aircraft’s weight and providing centripetal force. It is essential for balanced and controlled flight during turns. The formula to calculate Weight as follows:
Where:
- L is the Lift Force in N
- Φ is the Bank angle in rad/s.
- W is the Weight in N.