aerodynamicsFAA-published sample question (ATM, Aug 2021)
For a given angle of bank, the load factor imposed on both the aircraft and pilot in a coordinated constant-altitude turn
A
increases with an increase in airspeed.
B
remains constant regardless of airspeed changes.✓ Correct Answer
C
decreases with an increase in airspeed.
Explanation
In a coordinated level turn the load factor depends only on bank angle (1 divided by the cosine of the bank), so for a given bank it is the same at any airspeed; airspeed changes the rate and radius of the turn, not the load factor.
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