In a slip to the right, which position is the ball?

In a slip to the right, the ball is positioned on the right side of the horizontal indicator. This occurs because, during a slip, the aircraft is intentionally flown with insufficient bank relative to the turn direction, which causes the inertial forces to push the ball away from the center towards the side opposite the bank. In this case, since the maneuver is a right slip, the centrifugal force causes the ball to move to the right.

When operating an aircraft, the balance and coordination of the controls are crucial to maintaining smooth flight. In a coordinated turn, the ball should be centered, indicating that the aircraft is banked correctly for the turn. However, in a slip, the misalignment of the aircraft’s yaw causes the ball to deviate from the center, leading it to the side of the turn—hence the ball is shown on the right during a right slip. Understanding this concept is essential for pilots to ensure proper control of the aircraft during various maneuvers.