QUESTIONTwo aircraft hold the same bank angle in coordinated, constant-altitude turns, but one flies at a higher airspeed. According to the Remote Pilot study guide, how do their rate of turn and load factor compare?
- AThe faster aircraft turns at the same rate, but its load factor is higher because of centrifugal force
- BThe faster aircraft turns at a faster rate, and the load factor is lower
- CThe faster aircraft turns at a slower rate, and the load factor is the same
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Correct answer: C. The faster aircraft turns at a slower rate, and the load factor is the same
- A — incorrect The slower rate of turn at higher speed compensates for the added centrifugal force, so the load factor does not rise.
- B — incorrect Higher speed at a given bank gives a slower, not faster, rate of turn, and the load factor stays the same.
- C — correct The guide states that for any given bank angle the higher the speed, the slower the rate of turn, which compensates for the added centrifugal force and lets the load factor remain the same.