AerodynamicsQuestion 495 of 934

What is the load factor in a coordinated, level turn at 60° of bank?

  1. 1.5 Gs
  2. 3 Gs
  3. 4 Gs
  4. 2 Gs
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Correct answer: 2 Gs

The load factor rises quickly after 45° or 50° of bank. At 60° it is 2 Gs.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 5: Aerodynamics of Flight — Load Factors in Steep Turns, page 131

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026