A skid will usually result when which conditions are met?

A skid typically occurs when both excessive bank angle and insufficient power conditions are present. When a pilot banks an aircraft too steeply, particularly during a turn, the aircraft's lift vector tilts, and it may not generate enough vertical lift to counteract the gravitational pull acting on it. This excessive bank angle results in a need for increased power to maintain altitude, as the aircraft requires more lift.

If insufficient power is also applied at this time, the aircraft cannot maintain its altitude. The combination of the steep bank angle and lack of power means that the aircraft will begin to lose altitude or slide out of its intended path, leading to a skid.

Understanding these two factors together is crucial for managing aircraft control during turns and maintaining safe flying conditions. Recognizing when both excessive bank angle and insufficient power are present allows pilots to take corrective action to avoid a skid, ensuring safe and effective flight handling.