In flight mechanics, the load factor during a pull-up maneuver refers to the factor by which the total aerodynamic force on an aircraft exceeds its weight. This increase in load factor is a consequence of the aircraft’s acceleration upwards, resulting in greater gravitational forces acting on it. The formula to calculate Load Factor as follows:
Where:
- V is the velocity in m/s,
- R is the Turn Radius in m
- g is the gravity in m/s2