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Old 4th Oct 2009, 11:02
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How's about for pilots we keep it simple? We ALWAYS turn procedurally at Rate 1, don't we? FORGET angle of bank.

Basic rotational algebra tell us that R=v(TAS)/'omega'(Rate of turn) where omega = radians per whatever (not degrees/???).

Rate 1 is PI*60 radians per hour. So, if you choose to work in nm (who on earth would want to use something else...), at 240kts TAS:-

R(nm)=240/3.142xxx*60 =1.27nm - close enough for government work Even easier is TAS/180. That I could handle in the cockpit. Most of the above is just TOO much [I never could roll out on a radial, anyway...............]

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