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Aircraft Weight refers to the total mass of an aircraft, including its structure, payload, fuel, and passengers. Check FAQs
W=FLcos(Φ)
W - Aircraft Weight?FL - Lift Force?Φ - Bank Angle?

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18.0089Edit=20Editcos(0.45Edit)
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Weight of aircraft during level turn Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Weight of aircraft during level turn?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
W=FLcos(Φ)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
W=20Ncos(0.45rad)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
W=20cos(0.45)
Next Step Evaluate
W=18.0089420470535N
LAST Step Rounding Answer
W=18.0089N

Weight of aircraft during level turn Formula Elements

Variables
Functions
Aircraft Weight
Aircraft Weight refers to the total mass of an aircraft, including its structure, payload, fuel, and passengers.
Symbol: W
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Lift Force
Lift Force is the aerodynamic force exerted on an object, such as an aircraft wing, perpendicular to the oncoming airflow.
Symbol: FL
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Bank Angle
Bank Angle is the angle between the lift vector and the vertical axis during a level turn of the aircraft.
Symbol: Φ
Measurement: AngleUnit: rad
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
cos
Cosine of an angle is the ratio of the side adjacent to the angle to the hypotenuse of the triangle.
Syntax: cos(Angle)

Other Formulas to find Aircraft Weight

​Go Weight for given Load Factor
W=FLn

Other formulas in Turning Flight category

​Go Load Factor given Turn Rate
n=(Vω[g])2+1
​Go Velocity for given turn rate
V=[g]n2-1ω
​Go Turn rate
ω=[g]n2-1V
​Go Load Factor given Turn Radius
n=1+(V2[g]R)2

How to Evaluate Weight of aircraft during level turn?

Weight of aircraft during level turn evaluator uses Aircraft Weight = Lift Force*cos(Bank Angle) to evaluate the Aircraft Weight, Weight of Aircraft during Level Turn is a measure of the force exerted by the aircraft during a level turn, calculated by multiplying the lift force by the cosine of the bank angle. Aircraft Weight is denoted by W symbol.

How to evaluate Weight of aircraft during level turn using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Weight of aircraft during level turn, enter Lift Force (FL) & Bank Angle (Φ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Weight of aircraft during level turn

What is the formula to find Weight of aircraft during level turn?
The formula of Weight of aircraft during level turn is expressed as Aircraft Weight = Lift Force*cos(Bank Angle). Here is an example- 19.97501 = 20*cos(bank_angle).
How to calculate Weight of aircraft during level turn?
With Lift Force (FL) & Bank Angle (Φ) we can find Weight of aircraft during level turn using the formula - Aircraft Weight = Lift Force*cos(Bank Angle). This formula also uses Cosine (cos) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Aircraft Weight?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Aircraft Weight-
  • Aircraft Weight=Lift Force/Load FactorOpenImg
Can the Weight of aircraft during level turn be negative?
No, the Weight of aircraft during level turn, measured in Force cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Weight of aircraft during level turn?
Weight of aircraft during level turn is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Weight of aircraft during level turn can be measured.
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