Aviation Dictionary

Lateral stability (rolling)

The stability about the longitudinal axis of an aircraft. Rolling stability or the ability of an airplane to return to level flight due to a disturbance that causes one of the wings to drop.

Dictionary Term

Lateral stability (rolling)

Definition

The stability about the longitudinal axis of an aircraft. Rolling stability or the ability of an airplane to return to level flight due to a disturbance that causes one of the wings to drop.

References

Airplane Flying Handbook · Federal Aviation Administration · 2021