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Aircraft and Ship Parts and Movements
Aircraft and Ship Parts and Movements
roll
Rotational movement of an aircraft around its longitudinal axis; it is caused by an imbalance in the lift of the wings.
pitch
Rotational movement of an aircraft around its transverse axis; it is caused by an imbalance of pressure on the nose and tail.
yaw
Aircrafts rotational motion around its vertical axis; it is caused by an imbalance of pressure on the leading edges of the wings.