Aviation Dictionary

PORPOISING EFFECT

The rapid increase in throttle resulting in a rapid initial pitch up, which results in the pendulum effect that dampens out into a steady state climb.

Dictionary Term

PORPOISING EFFECT

Definition

The rapid increase in throttle resulting in a rapid initial pitch up, which results in the pendulum effect that dampens out into a steady state climb.

References

Powered Parachute Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2007