Computes the bank angle required for a standard rate turn (3 degrees per
second) at a given true airspeed.
The standard rate turn is defined as a 360-degree turn in 2 minutes. At
higher airspeeds, a steeper bank angle is needed to maintain the same turn
rate. The formula is derived from the balance of centripetal force and the
horizontal component of lift in a coordinated turn.
Parameters
trueAirspeedKt: number
True airspeed in knots.
Returns number
Bank angle in degrees required for a 3 deg/sec standard rate turn.
Computes the bank angle required for a standard rate turn (3 degrees per second) at a given true airspeed.
The standard rate turn is defined as a 360-degree turn in 2 minutes. At higher airspeeds, a steeper bank angle is needed to maintain the same turn rate. The formula is derived from the balance of centripetal force and the horizontal component of lift in a coordinated turn.