Aerotime
APRIL 3, 2025
His system would provide an aircraft with automatic stability and control mechanism, through the control of the ailerons, stabilizer, and tail rudder through the use of a set of simple gyroscopes. Sperrys innovation was presented at the competition installed in a Curtiss C-2 single-engine airplane with a hull-shaped lower fuselage.
Flying Magazine
MAY 1, 2025
In short, its the speed of the wind that, when exceeded, means to run out of rudder authority. READ MORE: Boeing: No Impacts Expected From ForeFlight, Jeppesen Sale Flight students are taught to use a combination of rudder and aileron to line up an airplane on the centerline during landing.
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Flight Training Central
MARCH 3, 2025
Recovery is made by lowering the nose, simultaneously applying full power while maintaining directional control with coordinated use of aileron and rudder. Right rudder pressure will be needed to offset the effect of the increase in power. Then, at the first sign of a stall, lower the nose, apply power, and level the wings.
Fear of Landing
JULY 11, 2025
Here’s a cool video showing most of the gear retraction sequence [link] critical_patch offers an explanation as to why: The BUFF has such poor rudder authority that it has to compensate for crosswind in other ways. Further along, critical_patch chimes in again with another effect of the small rudder. Alexander W.
Plane and Pilot
JANUARY 12, 2025
He was proud of his little bird, with its unique split sliding canopy, no rudder pedals, and a delightful art deco instrument panel. The Ercoupe design featured an interconnect between the full-span ailerons, rudder, and steerable nosewheel. Push and pull for pitch. Turn for roll and to steer the nosewheel.
CFI Academy
MARCH 28, 2025
Heres what they are and what you need to understand about each: Crossed-Control Stall What It Is: This stall occurs when the aircraft is in a skidding turn, typically with ailerons applied in one direction and rudder in the opposite direction (e.g., left aileron, right rudder). How to Perform: Enter a turn (e.g.,
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. But theres much more to ailerons than just rolling left or right. Or how do modern airplanes reduce dangerous effects like aileron flutter or adverse yaw?
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