Diagrams, tables, and photos for critique articles

Last updated August 6 2004

 

Illustration of the idea that a nose-up pitch input to increase the wing's angle-of-attack acts to prevent a glider from sideslipping as the pilot initiates a turn. From "Hang Gliding Training Manual" by Dennis Pagen (1995, Sport Aviation Publications)

Diagram of forces in "slipping" / "uncoordinated" vs. "coordinated" turns. From "Performance Flying" by Dennis Pagen (1993, Sport Aviation Publications):

Illustration of dynamics of transition from slipping/uncoordinated turn to spiral dive. From "Performance Flying" by Dennis Pagen (1993, Sport Aviation Publications)

FAA diagram of forces in "normal", "slipping", and "skidding" turns. From Instrument Flying Handbook (revised 1980), FAA (AC 61-27C)

FAA test question on "centrifugal force", and diagram of forces in "normal", "slipping", and "skidding" turns, along with ASA's "explanation". From ASA 2003 Instrument Test Prep.