When making climbing turns, what bank angle should you ideally use?

When making climbing turns, using a shallow bank angle is ideal because it helps maintain a good balance between altitude gain and turn performance. A shallow bank angle, typically around 15 to 20 degrees, allows the aircraft to efficiently climb while also managing the increased load factor that occurs during a turn. This approach minimizes the risk of losing altitude during the maneuver and avoids excess drag, which can occur with steeper banks.

Steeper bank angles can lead to a greater increase in load factor, which may cause the aircraft to stall or lose altitude if not carefully managed, especially in a climb. Additionally, an extreme bank angle can increase the risk of losing control of the aircraft. Lastly, while it is possible to conduct a climbing turn with no bank angle, this would not be a turn at all but rather a straight climb, which defeats the purpose of the maneuver. Thus, using a shallow bank is the most safe and effective practice in climbing turns.