noun
sideslip
Sideslip (noun) means a flying manoeuvre using opposite rudder and aileron controls to move the aircraft sideways while keeping its heading unchanged.
noun
1
A flying manoeuvre using opposite rudder and aileron controls to move the aircraft sideways while keeping its heading unchanged.
2
A manoeuvre pilots use to slow down or lose height quickly without changing the path the plane follows over the ground.
3
A state in which a plane's nose is not lined up with the direction it is actually moving through the air.
4
The angle formed between the direction a plane is pointing and the direction it is actually travelling through the air.
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Etymology
Formed from side and slip.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of sideslip?
"sideslip" (noun) means a flying manoeuvre using opposite rudder and aileron controls to move the aircraft sideways while keeping its heading unchanged.
What is another word for sideslip?
Other words for "sideslip" include skid, slip.
What are the different meanings of sideslip?
"sideslip" has 3 main meanings: 1. A flying manoeuvre using opposite rudder and aileron controls to move the aircraft sideways while keeping its heading unchanged; 2. A manoeuvre pilots use to slow down or lose height quickly without changing the path the plane follows over the ground; 3. A state in which a plane's nose is not lined up with the direction it is actually moving through the air.
