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Principles of Flighteasy#571

Load factor (n) is defined as:

A

Total weight divided by wing area

B

Thrust divided by drag

C

Lift divided by weight

Correct
D

Drag divided by weight

Explanation

Load factor n = L/W. In level flight n = 1; in a turn or pull-up, n > 1.

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