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Zero sideslip

A maneuver in a twin-engine airplane with one engine inoperative that involves a small amount of bank and slightly uncoordinated flight to align the fuselage with the direction of travel and minimize drag.

Dictionary Term

Zero sideslip

Definition

  • A maneuver in a twin-engine airplane with one engine inoperative that involves a small amount of bank and slightly uncoordinated flight to align the fuselage with the direction of travel and minimize drag.

References

  • Airplane Flying Handbook · Federal Aviation Administration · 2021