Controls, adverse yaw and trim
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Adverse yaw
When the ailerons roll the aircraft, the down-going aileron on the rising wing makes more drag, yawing the nose away from the turn. Answers: differential ailerons (the up aileron moves more), Frise ailerons, spoilers for roll, and coordinated rudder.
IN THIS LESSON
- Tabs
- Balance
- At high speed
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