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Pitch

The rotation of an airplane about its lateral axis, or on a propeller, the blade angle as measured from plane of rotation.

Dictionary Term

Pitch

Definitions

  • The rotation of an airplane about its lateral axis, or on a propeller, the blade angle as measured from plane of rotation.
  • The rotation of a WSC about its lateral axis.
  • The rotation of a PPC about its lateral axis.

References

  • Airplane Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2021
  • Powered Parachute Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2007
  • Weight-Shift Control Aircraft Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2008