Aileron Longitudinal Axis Turbulence 
Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
At first glance, ailerons look like ordinary hinged panels on the wings, but don’t be fooledthey’re important for keeping an aircraft both stable and maneuverable. These control surfaces dictate the aircraft’s roll, and this allows it to bank smoothly through turns or even recover from turbulence. What Is an Aileron?
Pilot's Life Blog
JUNE 18, 2025
This method provides better control at touchdown because the aircraft’s longitudinal axis remains aligned with the runway. Work on timing your rudder and aileron inputs to be smooth and coordinated. Pilots coordinate aileron into the wind and opposite rudder to maintain runway alignment.
Pilot Institute
APRIL 5, 2024
Touching down with the aircraft’s longitudinal axis aligned with the runway. Your ailerons and rudder will be neutral once you’re in the crab position. We use the rudder to align the aircraft’s longitudinal axis with the centerline. Simultaneously, we apply ailerons opposite the rudder input.
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