To maintain altitude while performing a banked turn, lift must be:

To maintain altitude during a banked turn, lift must be greater than the weight of the airplane, depending on the bank angle. When an aircraft banks, the vertical component of lift that counteracts weight decreases, while the horizontal component of lift contributes to the turn. To compensate for this loss of vertical lift due to the bank, the total lift must be increased.

As the bank angle increases, more lift is required to maintain level flight. This necessitates that the total lift generated by the wings must exceed the gravitational pull acting on the aircraft, which is its weight. Consequently, pilots must adjust either airspeed or angle of attack to generate the additional lift needed during the turn.

This principle is crucial for flight safety and maintaining control of the aircraft. Understanding the relationship between bank angle and lift helps pilots make informed decisions regarding aircraft handling maneuvers.