In flight mechanics, “velocity” refers to the speed of an aircraft in a specific direction, typically measured as true airspeed (TAS). As the velocity of the aircraft increases, the turn rate required for a coordinated turn at a given bank angle also increases. This is because a higher velocity necessitates a larger turn radius to maintain balance between centrifugal and gravitational forces. The formula to calculate velocity as follows:
Where:
- g is the gravity in m/s2.
- n is the load factor.
- ω is the Turn rate in rad/s.
- V is the velocity in m/s.