Slip

Slip

An intentional manoeuvre to decrease airspeed or increase rate of descent, and to compensate for a crosswind on landing. A slip can also be unintentional when the pilot fails to maintain the aircraft in coordinated flight.

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Industry/Domain: Aviation
Category: Airplane flying
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