Ground loop (aviation)
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ground-loop-aviation-163-11507886
title:
Ground loop (aviation)
text:
In aviation, a ground loop is a rapid rotation of a fixed-wing aircraft in the horizontal plane (yawing) while on the ground. Aerodynamic forces may cause the advancing wing to rise, which may then cause the other wingtip to touch the ground. In severe cases, the inside wing can dig in, causing the aircraft to swing violently or even cartwheel. In their early gliding experiments, the Wright Brothers referred to this action as well-digging.
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Type of critical issue in aircraft
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ground_loop_(aviation)
date created:
2004-08-29T18:43:50Z
date modified:
2024-08-28T16:08:09Z
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