What is the maximum indicated airspeed for steep turns in the Cessna 152?

What is the maximum indicated airspeed for steep turns in the Cessna 152?

• A. 85 KIAS
• B. 95 KIAS
• C. 105 KIAS
• D. 115 KIAS

Answer: (B)

In a steep turn the wing must support more load due to the bank, so the stall speed rises with that load factor. Using indicated airspeed lets you compare this safely regardless of altitude. The Cessna 152’s procedure sets a maximum indicated airspeed for steep turns in the mid-90s knots. This spot provides enough margin above the higher stall speed at a typical 45-degree bank, while avoiding the extra structural stress and reduced handling that come with higher speeds. If you fly slower than this limit, stall risk increases in the turn; if you fly faster, you place greater load on the wing and reduce maneuvering margin. So this value is the best balance for safe steep-turn performance in the Cessna 152.

In a steep turn the wing must support more load due to the bank, so the stall speed rises with that load factor. Using indicated airspeed lets you compare this safely regardless of altitude. The Cessna 152’s procedure sets a maximum indicated airspeed for steep turns in the mid-90s knots. This spot provides enough margin above the higher stall speed at a typical 45-degree bank, while avoiding the extra structural stress and reduced handling that come with higher speeds. If you fly slower than this limit, stall risk increases in the turn; if you fly faster, you place greater load on the wing and reduce maneuvering margin. So this value is the best balance for safe steep-turn performance in the Cessna 152.