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Old 13th Jul 2007, 10:36
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When an aircraft SLIPS in a turn, turn indicator and the ball will give 'same side' indications.

When an aircraft SKIDS in a turn, the turn indicator and the ball will give 'opposite side' indications.

That's all you have to remember to answer the question correctly.

The ball is a device that merely indicates the direction of the g-forces. During a turn, the ball takes up a position in line with the resultant of weight and centrifugal force. In a balanced turn this resultant is in line with the load factor (equal and opposite to lift during a level turn) and the ball will be in the centre. In an unbalanced turn, the relationship between CFF and weight determines where the ball will be. In a slipping turn the CFF is less than in a balanced turn and the ball will be on the side of the low wing. In a skidding turn the CFF is greater than in a balanced turn and the ball will be on the side of the high wing.

Clear as mud?????? Just remember the first two paragraphs and you will get the question right every time..