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Aviation Dictionary

Reference:

1 Airplane Flying Handbook
2 Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
3 Instrument Procedures Handbook
4 Risk Management Handbook
5 Aviation Instructor Handbook
6 Seaplane Handbook
7 Balloon Handbook
8 Aeronautical Information Manual
9 Airplane Flying Handbook
10 Pilot Controller Glossary
11 Glider Handbook

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Yaw string

1 A string on the nose or windshield of an aircraft in view of the pilot that indicates any slipping or skidding of the aircraft.

Yaw

1 Rotation about the vertical axis of an aircraft.