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Old June 11th 07, 02:05 AM posted to rec.aviation.student,rec.aviation.piloting
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Default Head orientation in turns--how is it taught for aviation?

In rec.aviation.piloting Mxsmanic wrote:
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That there is no lateral force with respect to a line perpendicular
to the wings of the aircraft.


There is a lateral force with respect to a line perpendicular to the horizon,
however, and so if one keeps his head perpendicular to the horizon in a turn,
he will perceive the turn as a lateral movement (which it is).


You aren't attached to the horizon while in an aircraft in flight,
simulator boy, you are attached to the aircraft.

The only force in coordinated flight is straight down, where "down"
is perpendicular to the wings.

Yet one more thing your extensive MSFS education failed to teach you.


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Jim Pennino

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