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maintain level flight

Decreasing airspeed

When airspeed is reduced, the vertical component of lift is reduced.

either INCREASE the angle of attack (back pressure) or decrease the angle of bank (roll out a bit).

Lift increases as airspeed increases.

to keep level

vertical lift must be decreased

decrease the total lift by decreasing the angle of attack

or by changing the vertical component when you tighten the turn.

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