why don’t we fall out of seats when an airplane does a tight angle turn where one wing is a lot higher than the other. Why can’t we feel it either

Question

Took a flight recently and thought my body would feel like it’s being flung around when the aircraft was taking a sharp turn at an angle but surprisingly didn’t feel anything.

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Answer 1

Consider how you make a curve on a bike: You have to lean inwards to stay balanced.

The airplane does the same thing. It needs to push you around the curve it flies, and the most gentle way is by leaning inwards. It’s also the most efficient way to fly for the aircraft, because the wings provide lift in the same direction as your seat holds you up.