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In aviation, '''rotation''' refers to the action of applying back pressure to a control device, such as a [[Yoke (aircraft)|yoke]], [[side-stick]] or [[centre stick]], to lift the nose wheel off the ground during the [[takeoff]] roll. Proper rotation is important for safety reasons and to decrease takeoff distance.<ref>{{ |
In aviation, '''rotation''' refers to the action of applying back pressure to a control device, such as a [[Yoke (aircraft)|yoke]], [[side-stick]] or [[centre stick]], to lift the nose wheel off the ground during the [[takeoff]] roll. Proper rotation is important for safety reasons and to decrease takeoff distance.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://flighttraining.aopa.org/students/presolo/skills/normaltakeoff.html |title=Normal Takeoff and Climb |publisher=AOPA |author=Christopher L. Parker |accessdate=10 July 2010}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 10:05, 25 September 2010
In aviation, rotation refers to the action of applying back pressure to a control device, such as a yoke, side-stick or centre stick, to lift the nose wheel off the ground during the takeoff roll. Proper rotation is important for safety reasons and to decrease takeoff distance.[1]
References
- ^ Christopher L. Parker. "Normal Takeoff and Climb". AOPA. Retrieved 10 July 2010.
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