Why do we Lose Airspeed in a Turn and What Causes This?
This is a question i have been asked to find out by my 'educated' (polite way of saying 'old') instructor who also happens to be Ex RAF.
Many think you need to include a vast variety of scientific words and avionic lingo, however, he always says the shortest answer is often the simplist - logically! Or so he says! Plus he hates people making up bulls**t for the sake of speaking or pretending to know the answer!
His exact question is and i quote; "In one clear and concise paragraph, explain why we lose airspeed in a turn, and what causes this?"
Please assist, as this question is doing my head in - i kind of know the answer but just not how to phrase it simply, or to his standard.
If you could include some references or sources where you got your answers from i would be most grateful.
Many thanks in advance.
Al