What happens to the stall speed as maneuvering speed increases?

As maneuvering speed increases, the stall speed also increases. Stall speed is essentially the minimum speed at which an aircraft can maintain controlled flight. It is affected by the weight of the aircraft and the load factor experienced during maneuvers.

When an aircraft is maneuvered (for instance, in turns or during turbulence), the load factor increases due to the added forces acting on the wings. This load factor elevates the stall speed because it requires a higher airspeed to maintain the lift necessary for flight. The stall speed is calculated based on the square root of the load factor multiplied by the stall speed at level flight. Thus, as the load factor increases during maneuvers, the stall speed proportionally increases as well, making it critical for pilots to manage their airspeed carefully during such operations to avoid inadvertently entering a stall.