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Old 26th June 2011 | 02:11
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photofly
 
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The Radius of Turn = Vsquared / [g.tanθ]...
If you stick to standard rate turns, you're not bothered about the angle of bank.

The radius turns out to be V(kts)/187, in nm - which is pretty close to 0.5% of your speed. Make appropriate adjustments for wind.
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