What is meant by "centrifugal force" in relation to aircraft flight?

Centrifugal force refers to the effect experienced by an object moving in a curved path, where it seems to be pushed away from the center of rotation. In the context of aircraft flight, especially during maneuvers such as turns, pilots experience this force as an equal and opposite reaction to the aircraft’s change in direction. When an aircraft turns, the lift vector tilts, and the resultant force creates a sensation of being pushed outward from the center of the turn. This is not an actual force acting on the aircraft, but rather a result of inertia, as the aircraft continues to move in a straight line while the pilot and passengers feel a force pulling them outward due to the curvature of the flight path.

Understanding this concept is important for pilots, as it can affect the aircraft's handling characteristics during turns and require adjustments in bank angle and airspeed to maintain control and prevent situations like a stall. The other options do not accurately depict the concept of centrifugal force in aviation.