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Old 13th Jan 2006, 19:44
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djpil
 
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Re: 90 degree turn

Originally Posted by FlyingForFun
Muck,
As I understand it, though, the lift from the wings would be entirely horizontal, and therefore not counteract the weight at all. However, the fuselage of the aircraft will actually generate a small amount of lift - in some aircraft, enough to counteract the weight. Since up/down with reference to the ground now corresponds to left/right with reference to the pilot, it is the rudder which is used to control the angle of attack.---------------
Yep, easy in a Pitts S-1.
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