Bank Angle in Aircraft Performance Formulas

Bank Angle is the angle between the lift vector and the vertical axis during a level turn of the aircraft. And is denoted by Φ. Bank Angle is usually measured using the Radian for Angle. Note that the value of Bank Angle is always negative.

Formulas to find Bank Angle in Aircraft Performance

fxBank angle during level turnGo

Aircraft Performance formulas that make use of Bank Angle

fxLift during level turnGo

fxWeight of aircraft during level turnGo

fxRate of TurnGo

List of variables in Aircraft Performance formulas

fx Aircraft Weight Go

fx Lift Force Go

FAQ

What is the Bank Angle?

Bank Angle is the angle between the lift vector and the vertical axis during a level turn of the aircraft. Bank Angle is usually measured using the Radian for Angle. Note that the value of Bank Angle is always negative.

Can the Bank Angle be negative?

Yes, the Bank Angle, measured in Angle can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Bank Angle?

Bank Angle is usually measured using the Radian[rad] for Angle. Degree[rad], Minute[rad], Second[rad] are the few other units in which Bank Angle can be measured.

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