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movements of an airplaneclick to hear

Changes exerted on an aircraft in flight that affect its behavior; a pilot must know how to correct them.
movements of an airplane roll pitch yaw

roll click to hear

Rotational movement of an aircraft around its longitudinal axis; it is caused by an imbalance in the lift of the wings.

pitch click to hear

Rotational movement of an aircraft around its transverse axis; it is caused by an imbalance of pressure on the nose and tail.

yaw click to hear

Aircraft’s rotational motion around its vertical axis; it is caused by an imbalance of pressure on the leading edges of the wings.