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Old June 11th 07, 09:25 PM 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:
Erik writes:


How the hell would you know?


Because I took training in motorcycle riding, and I've driven motorcycles in
the past. Bicycles work on the same principle. And so, apparently, do
aircraft.


Let's see, airplanes free to move in 3 axis, orientation and velocity
determined by gravity, engine thrust, and aerodynamic forces on the
control surfaces.

Motorcycles, free to move in 2 axis, orientation and velocity determined
by gravity, engine power, coefficient of friction between the tires
and the surface, the surface itself, relative angle between front
and rear wheels, gyroscopic action of the wheels.

Yep, you're right, they're identical.


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Jim Pennino

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