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Flight dynamics

a handling qualities criterion that judges pitch response by how far the attitude falls back or overshoots after a step control input is released.

In flight dynamics, Gibson dropback criterion refers to a handling qualities criterion that judges pitch response by how far the attitude falls back or overshoots after a step control input is released. This meaning comes from Gibson (1997) in The definition, understanding and design of aircraft handling qualities.[1]

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References

Gibson, J. C. (1997). The definition, understanding and design of aircraft handling qualities. Delft University Press. ISBN 9789040715808

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