In flight mechanics, “velocity” refers to the speed of an aircraft in a specific direction, typically measured as true airspeed (TAS). As velocity increases, the turn radius tends to decrease, assuming other factors remain constant. This is due to the increased centripetal force needed at higher speeds to keep the aircraft in a curved path. The formula to calculate velocity as follows:
Where:
- R is the Turn Radius in m.
- g is the gravity in m/s2.
- n is the Load Factor.
- V is the Velocity in m/s.