Introduction to Classical Mechanics · Problem 3.56
Using F = ma — Morin
Physics — Mechanics · circular_motion
Problem
Banking an airplane *
An airplane flies at speed v in a horizontal circle of radius R. At what angle should the plane be banked so that you don't feel like you are getting flung to the side in your seat? At this angle, what is your apparent weight (that is, what is the normal force from the seat)?