pitch attitude

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pitch attitude [′pich ‚ad·ə‚tüd]

(mechanics)

The attitude of an aircraft, rocket, or other flying vehicle, referred to the relationship between the longitudinal body axis and a chosen reference line or plane as seen from the side.

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