In a slipping turn, how will the turn coordinator ball be positioned?

In a slipping turn, the turn coordinator ball will be positioned to the side opposite the direction of the turn. This indicates that the aircraft is not properly coordinated; the uncoordinated motion is causing the aircraft to move sideways across the turn. When the ball is to the right, for instance, it indicates that the aircraft is turning to the left but is not balanced by the appropriate use of aileron and rudder inputs, resulting in a slip to the right.

In this scenario, the ball's position provides crucial information about the aircraft's bank angle and its coordination. A coordinated turn would have the ball centered, indicating that the aircraft is balanced with sufficient rudder input acting against the banking forces. A ball deflected to the left would be noted during a turn to the right and also indicates a slip. The forty-five-degree angle is not a standard position for the ball and would not accurately represent any typical scenario during a slipping turn. Thus, the correct understanding of the turn coordinator ball's functionality is essential for safe and effective flight.