Summary: How an aircraft is balanced in Microsoft Flight Simulator X; learn more about flight simulator software in this free instructional video.
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"DIXON GILLETTE: Welcome back to Expert Village, my name is Dixon Gillette and let's continue our tutorial on Microsoft Flight Simulator X. Every single aircraft will revolve around the three axis of flight. These are the longitudinal, the lateral and the vertical axis. When a pilot engages his/her ailerons, that aircraft essentially bangs around the longitudinal axis. When a pilot engages the rudder, that aircraft is essentially moving around its vertical axis. And when a pilot engages the elevator, that aircraft is now moving on its lateral axis. Even though weight is essentially a constant factor, it can fluctuate such as in a steep climb or a steep turn. These forces are known as g-forces and can dramatically affect the way the aircraft deals with this force of weight."
eHow Article: Aircraft Balance in Microsoft Flight Simulator