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Division The aircraft coordinate system

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The aircraft-fixed Cartesian coordinate system (x′,y′,z′) has its origin at the actual aircraft location. The axis-system is defined by the climb-angle γ, the flight direction ξ and the bank-angle ε (see Figure 2.7.c).

Figure 2.7.c

Aircraft fixed coordinate system (x′,y′,z′)