does anybody know how to work out a bank angle in a standard rate turn i.e. when a commercial jet turns 180 degrees from a downwind leg to a final approach? (if you are a pilot you may be able to help more than other people)
surely you have to take into consideration the number of degrees between your current heading and the new one (in this case is 180), the speed at which you are flying and the distance between the downwind leg and upwind leg. (i'm not fussed about crosswinds at this stage).
is there a set distance between the runway and downwind leg.
do pilots somehow make an accurate guess without using instruments.
are all base leg turns set at something like 10 degrees of bank.
surely you have to take into consideration the number of degrees between your current heading and the new one (in this case is 180), the speed at which you are flying and the distance between the downwind leg and upwind leg. (i'm not fussed about crosswinds at this stage).
is there a set distance between the runway and downwind leg.
do pilots somehow make an accurate guess without using instruments.
are all base leg turns set at something like 10 degrees of bank.
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