A maneuver resulting in a bank angle greater than what degree indicates aerobatic activity?

A maneuver resulting in a bank angle greater than 60 degrees is considered aerobatic activity. This standard is based on the definition of aerobatics, which generally involves performing intentional maneuvers that exceed the aircraft's normal handling capabilities, including steep bank angles. A bank angle exceeding 60 degrees typically signifies that the aircraft is being subjected to significant aerodynamic forces, often seen in advanced maneuvers used in aerobatic flight.

In everyday aviation, a bank angle of 30 or 45 degrees is often used for turns that are within the normal range of flight operations, especially for commercial or general aviation. These angles are manageable for pilots and do not usually lead to the extremes associated with aerobatic flight. A 75-degree bank angle would also indicate aggressive maneuvering but falls outside the common understanding of standard aerobatic training parameters, with 60 degrees being the more widely accepted threshold for defining aerobatic maneuvering. Therefore, 60 degrees is established as the benchmark above which aerobatic activity is recognized.