So I had a few narrow curves with 60 degree bank
A 60 degree bank is one *steep* turn. For a PPL in the states, they ask
you to demonstrate steep turns, but at 45 degrees. If I remember
correctly, a 60 deg turn causes a 2G load on the wings.
I suspect that the big reason the FAA uses
Alex Perry writes:
I suspect that the big reason the FAA uses 40 degrees for private pilots
is so they can use 55 degrees for commercial pilots while keeping both
angles below the 60 degree regulatory limit where parachutes are required.
Both kinds of steep turn are specified with an
