Skip to main content
Aviation glossary

Coordination

What is coordination?

Coordination is the pilot's ability to work the hands and feet together smoothly and instinctively to make the airplane respond correctly without slipping or skidding.

Studying for an FAA written test?

Terms like coordination show up on the FAA knowledge test. Study them in context with ACS-aligned practice questions, AI explanations, and the cited FAA handbook reference behind every answer — free to start.

Learn more in the library

Related terms

Browse the full glossary →