Flying qualities

Flying qualities, or handling qualities are characteristics of an aircraft which measure or describe how easily and precisely a pilot can control it in flight, and how the aircraft responds to pilot input. Among these attributes are the degrees and ways in which the aircraft is stable in flight.

Flying qualities of aircraft are evaluated by flight testing, along with other attributes: the aircraft's performance (capabilities) and systems.

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