aerodynamicsFAA-published sample question (ATM, Aug 2021)
How can the pilot increase the rate of turn and decrease the radius at the same time?
A
Steepen the bank and increase airspeed.
B
Shallow the bank and increase airspeed.
C
Steepen the bank and decrease airspeed.✓ Correct Answer
Explanation
Rate of turn increases and radius decreases with a steeper bank and with a lower airspeed, so steepening the bank while slowing down does both (PHAK Chapter 5). Increasing airspeed enlarges the radius and lowers the rate.
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