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The slip string is commonly referred to as a "yaw string", even though it measures the slip angle, not the yaw angle (i.e. heading)....
A yaw string (like those used on sailplanes) above each canopy silently admonishes those who allow the aircraft to slip or skid when maneuvering.
For all the progress that has been made in a century of aviation, the Ventur 2 still has a "yaw string" attached where the pilot can see it. As does the Wright glider. This was the first flight instrument....
[Wilbur Wright] responded, "Yes...we will install a short piece of string out front where we can see it. This string will tell us all we need to know!" (paraphrased) Wilbur had just invented the yaw string — the first aircraft instrument.
A yaw string (like those used on sailplanes) above each canopy silently admonishes those who allow the aircraft to slip or skid when maneuvering.
[Wilbur Wright] responded, "Yes...we will install a short piece of string out front where we can see it. This string will tell us all we need to know!" (paraphrased) Wilbur had just invented the yaw string — the first aircraft instrument.
[Wilbur Wright] responded, "Yes...we will install a short piece of string out front where we can see it. This string will tell us all we need to know!" (paraphrased) Wilbur had just invented the yaw string — the first aircraft instrument.
