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Leans, the

A physical sensation caused by an abrupt correction of a banked attitude entered too slowly to stimulate the motion sensing system in the inner ear. The abrupt correction can create the illusion of banking in the opposi…

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Leans, the

Definition

  • A physical sensation caused by an abrupt correction of a banked attitude entered too slowly to stimulate the motion sensing system in the inner ear. The abrupt correction can create the illusion of banking in the opposite direction.

References

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