Clarification of "Turn Performance of Aircraft"

A recent note analyzed the minimum turning radius of an airplane in terms of its airspeed and angle of bank. Unfortunately, some misconceptions concerning the underlying physics were introduced. This note is intended to clarify those areas.

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Published in:SIAM review 1996-06, Vol.38 (2), p.309-312
Main Author: Ford, William F.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aerodynamic lift
Aerodynamics
Aircraft
Aircraft performance
Aircraft wings
Airspeed
Altitude
Classroom Notes
Compressible flows
shock and detonation phenomena
Critical values
Exact sciences and technology
Flight paths
Fluid dynamics
Fundamental areas of phenomenology (including applications)
General subsonic flows
Mathematics
Physics
Stall
Vehicular flight
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Summary:A recent note analyzed the minimum turning radius of an airplane in terms of its airspeed and angle of bank. Unfortunately, some misconceptions concerning the underlying physics were introduced. This note is intended to clarify those areas.
ISSN:0036-1445
1095-7200
DOI:10.1137/1038045