“Pull Down Maneuver Rate” signifies the descent speed of an aircraft during maneuvers, reflecting its agility and responsiveness. A higher rate often correlates with increased load factors, exposing the aircraft and occupants to elevated gravitational forces. Moreover, a swifter descent velocity accompanies a higher Pull Down Maneuver Rate, influencing the aircraft’s handling and operational efficiency during descent maneuvers. The formula to calculate the pull down maneuver rate as follows:
Where:
- ω: Pull Down maneuver rate (rad/s)
- g: gravity (m/s²)
- n: Load factor.
- v: Velocity (m/s)