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Lateral stability (rolling)

Definitions

  • The stability about the longitudinal axis of an aircraft. Rolling stability or the ability of an airplane to return to level flight due to a disturbance that causes one of the wings to drop.

References

  • Airplane Flying Handbook
    Federal Aviation Administration ยท 2021