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Weathervane

The tendency of the aircraft to turn into the relative wind.

Dictionary Term

Weathervane

Definitions

  • The tendency of the aircraft to turn into the relative wind.
  • The tendency to point into the wind.

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