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Controlling Airplane Flight
An airplane moves relative to itself by some combination of a roll, pitch, and yaw.
The lever arm of the torque generated extends from the point where the force is applied to the center of gravity.
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Enrique Zeleny
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Controlling Airplane Flight
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