yaw axis

yaw axis

[′yȯ ‚ak·səs] (mechanics) A vertical axis through an aircraft, rocket, or similar body, about which the body yaws; it may be a body, wind, or stability axis. Also known as yawing axis.

yaw axis

A vertical axis through an aircraft about which it yaws. Also called vertical axis, normal axis, z-axis, and yawing axis.