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Does G loading affect stall speed?
CG’s effect on stall speed. It is possible to have the center of gravity slightly behind the center of pressure, in which case the tail must produce upforce and the stalling speed decreases even more.
What happens to stall speed as angle of bank is increased in a turn?
Stalling speed increases at the square root of the load factor. As the bank angle increases in level flight, the margin between stalling speed and maneuvering speed decreases—an important concept for a pilot to remain cognizant.
What is normal stall speed?
In general, the desired stall speed should be 500-700 RPM below the engine RPM at peak torque. This ensures a margin for application for the torque converter to take off. You don’t want to have to floor your gas pedal and wait a few seconds for your vehicle to move.
What should the stall speed of an airplane be?
Flying the airplane at airspeeds below VFE (maximum flap extension speed — top of the airspeed indicator’s white arc), right down to stalling speeds (bottom of the airspeed indicator’s white and green arcs), must be mastered in order to be fully in command, no matter what airspeed the situation mandates.
What are the Universal procedures during a stall?
Some procedures are universal such as the requirement to decrease the angle of attack after a stall, seeing and avoiding other traffic, and keeping the rudder coordinated (ball centered) during these maneuvers.
How are steep turns used in flight training?
When practicing climbs from level flight, during flight training, or proficiency demonstrations, pilots should began, as in all air work exercises, by flying clearing turns for traffic/terrain awareness. Steep turns are generally flown at 45-degree bank angles, in both directions, and to a specific heading.
When do you need to do full clearing turns?
If you are in a busy area or flying during a busy time of day or year (in the local practice area on a Sunday afternoon during the summer), full clearing turns will be required more often. Obviously if you see an aircraft in your immediate vicinity, keeping track of it takes priority over performing steep turns and stalls.