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Gyroscopic precession.

An inherent quality of rotating bodies, which causes an applied force to be manifested 90o in the direction of rotation from the point where the force is applied.

Dictionary Term

Gyroscopic precession.

Definition

  • An inherent quality of rotating bodies, which causes an applied force to be manifested 90o in the direction of rotation from the point where the force is applied.

References

  • Airplane Flying Handbook · Federal Aviation Administration · 2021