Answer to Question #332241 in Mechanical Engineering for Mallesh

Question

A twin-engine aircraft has an engine failure shortly after takeoff at sea level. The pilot tried to turn back

toward the field by making a left-hand turn but crashes after making a 180-degree turn. The wreckage

diagram shows that the turn radius was 3,800 feet. From the radar tapes, the airspeed is estimated to be 160

knots during the turn. The level, steady stall speed of this aircraft is 135 knots.

What is the steepest allowable bank angle with out the aircraft stalling while performing a turn in the

horizontal plane at 160 knots? Please round your answer rounded to the full degree.

Answer 1

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