Thread: Head orientation in turns--how is it taught for aviation?
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Old June 11th 07, 06:22 AM posted to rec.aviation.student,rec.aviation.piloting
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Default Head orientation in turns--how is it taught for aviation?
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You aren't attached to the horizon while in an aircraft in flight,
simulator boy, you are attached to the aircraft.

You aren't attached to either, and you have freedom of movement that allows
you to align your head with the aircraft or with the horizon, in anything less
than a 90-degree bank.

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

Then if your head is not perpendicular to the wings, you will perceive a force
that is not straight down. QED.