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Aircraft systems and instrumentsQuestion 557 of 934

What does the inclinometer ball show in a skidding turn?

  1. The ball moves to the inside of the turn
  2. The ball stays in the center of the tube
  3. The ball moves to the outside of the turn
  4. The ball moves to the left in every turn
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Correct answer: The ball moves to the outside of the turn

In a skid, the rate of turn is too great for the angle of bank.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 8: Flight Instruments — Gyroscopic Flight Instruments — Inclinometer, page 220

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026