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In aviation, pitch is the rotational movement of an aircraft around its horizontal axis passing through its center of gravity. This axis is perpendicular to the aircraft’s longitudinal axis (fuselage axis) and lies within the plane of the wings. Pitch motion is defined by the upward or downward movement of the aircraft’s nose. Formation of Pitch Motion Pitch motion is typically controlled by elevators, which are hinged surfaces attached to the horizontal stabilizer. These elevators are symmetric