movements of an airplane

Changes exerted on an aircraft in flight that affect its behavior; a pilot must know how to correct them.

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

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