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Why does the FAA recommend no faster than VA or VO for steep turns?

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  1. In level-turn loading, it stalls before exceeding design load
  2. It uses the least fuel at that speed
  3. It makes the overbanking tendency disappear

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References

  1. Airplane Flying Handbook FAA-H-8083-3C, Chapter 10 Performance Maneuvers www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/airplane_handbook/11_afh_ch10.pdf Checked 2026-10-09.

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