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Centripetal force

A center-seeking force directed inward toward the center of rotation created by the horizontal component of lift in turning flight.

Dictionary Term

Centripetal force

Definition

  • A center-seeking force directed inward toward the center of rotation created by the horizontal component of lift in turning flight.

References

  • Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge · Federal Aviation Administration · 2023