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AerodynamicsQuestion 467 of 934

What must the pilot do to hold altitude in a level turn?

  1. Increase the angle of attack
  2. Decrease the angle of attack
  3. Keep the same angle of attack
  4. Use full rudder
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Correct answer: Increase the angle of attack

Bank divides lift into vertical and horizontal parts. The pilot increases the AOA to keep the vertical part equal to weight.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 5: Aerodynamics of Flight — Forces in Turns, page 120

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026