Yaw

//jɔː//

"Yaw" in a Sentence (8 examples)

In helicopters, yaw is controlled through the pedals, which alter the angle of attack of the tail rotor blades.

Aerodynamic surfaces are used to control the aircraft in roll, pitch, and yaw.

The rudder works to control the yaw of the plane.

Successful flight is only possible if all three directions — pitch, roll and yaw — are used in a coordinated effort.

A spin is a yaw aggravated stall.

the yaw of an aircraft

Just as he would lay the ship's course, all yawing being out of the question.

Sometimes there remains one large Yaw, high and knobbed, red and moist; this is called the master Yaw; […]

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