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turn coordinator
Definição1
An instrument similar to a turn and slip indicator but that shows the roll rate as well as the turn rate and the slip. The ball is in the center when a coordinated turn is being executed with the roll rate and/or the rate of turn shown by the instrument.
Fonte1
KUMAR, Bharat (ed.). An illustrated dictionary of aviation. New York: McGraw-Hill, c2005. 752 p.
Definição2
An instrument that shows the pilot if the aircraft is in coordinated flight or if it is slipping or skidding.
Fonte2
CROCKER, David. Dictionary of aviation. 2nd ed. London: A&C, 2005.
Contexto
To correct a skid, the pilot should increase the bank, or increase rudder pressure on the same side as the ball has moved to in the turn coordinator.
Subárea
Flight Instruments
Français
coordonnateur de virage