Aerodynamics

Coordinated Flight

Definition

Flight in which the ball in the slip-skid indicator is centered, meaning there is no sideways force on the aircraft. Achieved by proper coordination of aileron and rudder inputs during turns.

Related Terms

Adverse Yaw

The tendency of an aircraft to yaw in the opposite direction of a roll input. Ca...

Slip

An uncoordinated flight condition where the aircraft moves sideways toward the i...

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