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Tumble

The WSC rotating uncontrollably around its lateral axis from a whip stall or severe turbulence. Results of a tumble would probably cause a structural failure with catastrophic consequences.

Dictionary Term

Tumble

Definition

  • The WSC rotating uncontrollably around its lateral axis from a whip stall or severe turbulence. Results of a tumble would probably cause a structural failure with catastrophic consequences.

References

  • Weight-Shift Control Aircraft Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2008