Which is an effect of load factor on an aircraft during a turn?

During a turn, an aircraft experiences an increased load factor, which directly affects the lift required to maintain level flight. As the aircraft banks into the turn, the weight of the aircraft effectively increases due to the load factor, leading to greater aerodynamic forces acting on it. Consequently, the pilot must generate more lift than in straight-and-level flight to counteract this increased load factor and maintain altitude.

In practical terms, the increase in load factor during a turn requires the pilot to increase the angle of attack, thereby increasing the lift generated by the wings. This adjustment is necessary to prevent the aircraft from descending and to ensure that it remains level during the maneuver. If the pilot does not increase the lift appropriately, they risk encountering a stall due to the higher angle of attack needed to maintain altitude in the turn.

The other choices do not accurately describe the effects of load factor during a turn. For example, it does not decrease stall speed; in fact, an increase in load factor corresponds to a higher stall speed. Additionally, rudder input is often necessary in a turn to counteract adverse yaw and maintain coordinated flight, so load factor does not eliminate the need for such inputs. Lastly, load factor has a significant effect on aircraft performance during maneuvers,