Velocity Along Yaw Axis Calculator

Velocity along the yaw axis (V_y​ or w) is the component of an aircraft’s velocity vector aligned with its vertical axis, indicating the rate of rotation or movement around this axis. This velocity component primarily represents the yawing or turning motion of the aircraft in flight. The formula to calculate Velocity along yaw axis is as follows:

Where:

• $w$ is the Velocity along yaw axis in m/s,
• $u$ is the Velocity along roll axis in m/s and
• $\alpha$ is the angle of attack in radian,