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Gyroscopic procession

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

Dictionary Term

Gyroscopic procession

Definition

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

References

  • Helicopter Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2019