TURNING PERFORMANCE-Metric

Formula -
radius = speed2 / (gravity x tangent(bank angle))
time = 2 x PI x speed / (gravity x tangent(bank angle))
where: speed=meters per second (mps = kph x .28), kph to mps conversion is done for you on form below
gravity =9.8mps

SPEED KPH
BANK ANGLE

TURN SIZE
RADIUS DIAMETER
TIME FOR 360 DEG TURN
IN SECONDS IN MINUTES

Converted to Metric by Frank Whiteley, Colorado Soaring Association.

This form is for entertainment only! Please get additional advice before flying into a box canyon or large hangar. - George