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Old October 13th 06, 05:19 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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Default East River turning radius

Ah... Well... I just through some random numbers in there... Of course, one
would not try and pull a 57G turn as cool as it sounds...

Thanks for the lesson! I learned something new today...


The calculator is correct by my reckoning. 80mph and 89 degree bank
gives 8 ft radius turning circle which is correct in theory. it sounds
ridiculous but really the 89 degree angle of bank is what is ridiculous .
such a turn if possible would pull 57 g. the calculation is not that
difficult. radius= v squared / g tan ( bank angle)
terry


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