Pull-Down Maneuver Rate Formula

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Pull-Down Turn Rate refers to the rate at which an aircraft executes a pull down maneuver. Check FAQs
ωpull-down=[g]1+nVpull-down
ωpull-down - Pull-Down Turn Rate?n - Load Factor?Vpull-down - Pull-Down Maneuver Velocity?[g] - Gravitational acceleration on Earth?

Pull-Down Maneuver Rate Example

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Here is how the Pull-Down Maneuver Rate equation looks like with Values.

Here is how the Pull-Down Maneuver Rate equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Pull-Down Maneuver Rate equation looks like.

1.5496Edit=9.80661+1.2Edit797.71Edit
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Pull-Down Maneuver Rate Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
ωpull-down=[g]1+nVpull-down
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
ωpull-down=[g]1+1.2797.71m/s
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
ωpull-down=9.8066m/s²1+1.2797.71m/s
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
ωpull-down=9.80661+1.2797.71
Next Step Evaluate
ωpull-down=0.0270457058329468rad/s
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
ωpull-down=1.5496047981805degree/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
ωpull-down=1.5496degree/s

Pull-Down Maneuver Rate Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
Pull-Down Turn Rate
Pull-Down Turn Rate refers to the rate at which an aircraft executes a pull down maneuver.
Symbol: ωpull-down
Measurement: Angular VelocityUnit: degree/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Load Factor
Load Factor is the ratio of the aerodynamic force on the aircraft to the gross weight of the aircraft.
Symbol: n
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Pull-Down Maneuver Velocity
Pull-Down Maneuver Velocity refers to the velocity of an aircraft during a sharp pitch-down maneuver, often resulting in a rapid descent.
Symbol: Vpull-down
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Gravitational acceleration on Earth
Gravitational acceleration on Earth means that the velocity of an object in free fall will increase by 9.8 m/s2 every second.
Symbol: [g]
Value: 9.80665 m/s²

Other formulas in Pull Up and Pull Down Maneuver category

​Go Pull-up maneuver radius
R=Vpull-up2[g](n-1)
​Go Velocity for given Pull-Up Maneuver Radius
Vpull-up=R[g](n-1)
​Go Load Factor given Pull-UP Maneuver Radius
n=1+(Vpull-up2R[g])
​Go Pull-Up Maneuver Rate
ω=[g]npull-up-1Vpull-up

How to Evaluate Pull-Down Maneuver Rate?

Pull-Down Maneuver Rate evaluator uses Pull-Down Turn Rate = [g]*(1+Load Factor)/Pull-Down Maneuver Velocity to evaluate the Pull-Down Turn Rate, The Pull-Down Maneuver Rate quantifies the rate at which an aircraft descends during a pull-down maneuver. This formula calculates the pull-down rate based on gravitational acceleration, the load factor, and the velocity during the pull-down maneuver. Understanding and applying this formula is essential for pilots and engineers to optimize the descent rate. Pull-Down Turn Rate is denoted by ωpull-down symbol.

How to evaluate Pull-Down Maneuver Rate using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Pull-Down Maneuver Rate, enter Load Factor (n) & Pull-Down Maneuver Velocity (Vpull-down) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Pull-Down Maneuver Rate

What is the formula to find Pull-Down Maneuver Rate?
The formula of Pull-Down Maneuver Rate is expressed as Pull-Down Turn Rate = [g]*(1+Load Factor)/Pull-Down Maneuver Velocity. Here is an example- 88.78581 = [g]*(1+1.2)/797.71.
How to calculate Pull-Down Maneuver Rate?
With Load Factor (n) & Pull-Down Maneuver Velocity (Vpull-down) we can find Pull-Down Maneuver Rate using the formula - Pull-Down Turn Rate = [g]*(1+Load Factor)/Pull-Down Maneuver Velocity. This formula also uses Gravitational acceleration on Earth constant(s).
Can the Pull-Down Maneuver Rate be negative?
No, the Pull-Down Maneuver Rate, measured in Angular Velocity cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Pull-Down Maneuver Rate?
Pull-Down Maneuver Rate is usually measured using the Degree per Second[degree/s] for Angular Velocity. Radian per Second[degree/s], Radian per Day[degree/s], Radian per Hour[degree/s] are the few other units in which Pull-Down Maneuver Rate can be measured.
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