sideslip

• Sustantivo que designa un deslizamiento lateral inesperado o una maniobra de vuelo en la que la aeronave se mueve de lado en el aire.

A noun referring to an unexpected sideways slide or a flight maneuver where an aircraft moves sideways through the air.

1. Unexpected slideB2formal

   An unplanned or sudden sliding movement, often sideways, typically on a slippery surface.

   Deslizamiento lateral

   • The car experienced a sideslip on the icy road.
   • He lost control and the vehicle went into a sideslip.
   • The driver corrected the sideslip by steering into the skid.

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2. Aircraft maneuverC1formal

   A controlled flight maneuver where the aircraft moves sideways through the air, often used to lose altitude or adjust position.

   Derrape (maniobra aérea)

   • The pilot performed a sideslip to lose altitude quickly.
   • During the landing approach, the aircraft executed a sideslip.
   • The sideslip maneuver is useful for crosswind landings.

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