Aircraft Weight in Maneuvering Flight Formulas

Aircraft Weight is the total aircraft weight at any moment during the flight or ground operation. And is denoted by W. Aircraft Weight is usually measured using the Newton for Force. Note that the value of Aircraft Weight is always positive. Typically, the value of Aircraft Weight is greater than 0.

Maneuvering Flight formulas that make use of Aircraft Weight

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fxLift Coefficient for given Turn RadiusGo

fxTurn Rate for given Lift CoefficientGo

fxLift Coefficient for given Turn RateGo

fxMinimum Flight VelocityGo

FAQ

What is the Aircraft Weight?

Aircraft Weight is the total aircraft weight at any moment during the flight or ground operation. Aircraft Weight is usually measured using the Newton for Force. Note that the value of Aircraft Weight is always positive. Typically, the value of Aircraft Weight is greater than 0.

Can the Aircraft Weight be negative?

No, the Aircraft Weight, measured in Force cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Aircraft Weight?

Aircraft Weight is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Aircraft Weight can be measured.

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