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Flying skills

# Yaw

TERM · Flying skills

At a glance

## Meaning of Yaw

Rotation of an aircraft about its vertical axis.

### More about Yaw

Yaw changes the direction of the nose to the left or right relative to the aircraft's motion.

It differs from roll about the longitudinal axis and pitch about the lateral axis. These motions can interact, so coordinated control depends on the aircraft's design and flight condition.

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