Question

Which axis is directed towards the earth’s center?
(a.) Roll
(b.) Pitch
(c.) Yaw
(d.) All of the above

Answer 1

Yaw axis is directed towards the earth’s center.

Option (c) is correct.

Explanation:

• An aircraft rotates in three dimensions and it has three-axis yaw, pitch, and roll. lAccording to the geostationary satellites, the yaw axis is directed toward the earth's center.
• The origin of this axis lies at the center of gravity and its direction is perpendicular to the wings but lies to the bottom of an aircraft.
• The motion of an aircraft about this axis is known as yaw.