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Axes of an aircraft

Definitions

  • Three imaginary lines that pass through an aircraft’s center of gravity. The axes can be considered as imaginary axles around which the aircraft turns. The three axes pass through the center of gravity at 90° angles to each other. The axis from nose

References

  • Airplane Flying Handbook
    Federal Aviation Administration · 2021