During a turning power on stall, what is the recommended bank angle?

The recommended bank angle during a turning power-on stall in the T-6A is indeed 20-30 degrees. This range allows the aircraft to maintain controlled flight while approaching the stall condition and is critical for both safety and the effectiveness of the maneuver.

A bank angle within this range helps ensure that the aircraft's horizontal lift component is sufficient while still allowing for a manageable altitude loss during recovery. It strikes a balance between maintaining control and demonstrating stall characteristics, which is vital for training purposes.

Choosing a bank angle lower than 20 degrees may not effectively demonstrate the stall characteristics needed for proper understanding and education on recovery techniques, while angles greater than 30 degrees could introduce too much load factor and increase the risk of a more aggressive stall. This could complicate recovery and might lead to an unexpected loss of control. Therefore, 20-30 degrees is the optimum range for conducting turning power-on stalls, ensuring safe and effective practice while minimizing risks.