Descent General Aviation Rudder 
Northstar VFR
JUNE 8, 2025
Loss of control in flight (LOC-I) is one of the leading causes of general aviation accidents. Recovering from a Nose-High Unusual Attitude: Simultaneously apply full power, level the wings with correct aileron/rudder pressure, and push forward on the controls to allow the airspeed to increase.
Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Adverse yaw is a side effect of aileron use, countered by rudder input. In recent times, composite materials have been introduced for flight controls even in small general aviation aircraft. Fly-by-wire is expensive, so you wont find it on most small general aviation aircraft. This is where the rudder comes in.
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Pilot Institute
JANUARY 27, 2025
The aircraft is in coordinated flight when the rudder input prevents the aircraft from slipping or skidding in a turn (similar to a car) or when its tailplane is aligned with its flight path during straight flight. For example, when the ball is displaced to the left, this informs the pilot that left rudder input is required.
Pilot Institute
APRIL 12, 2025
High camber generally promotes more airflow deflection, thanks to something called Bernoullis Principle. This is why the typical airfoil shape has a curved top and a flat bottom, especially in slower-speed general aviation aircraft. This generates a downward force on the tail ( reaction ). It provides yaw control.
Flying Magazine
JULY 11, 2025
READ MORE: FlightSimCoach.com Available at Home and on Your Schedule To meet the DC-6B for the first time, I loaded onto the general aviation ramp at Boston Logan International Airport (KBOS)—my home airport in-sim. As the captain, you will fly and handle power management using the AFE as a backup.
Flying Magazine
JULY 17, 2025
Sharp stick-and-rudder work in crosswinds is a must. Sit up straight during descents because it’s easy to get above maneuvering speed or even redline if you’re not paying attention, although speedbrakes help. We’ve done it in a rapid descent—and admit to some tension. Pilots report that the gear makes an effective speedbrake.
Photographic Logbook
JUNE 29, 2025
Although Dover Approach was busy with various general aviation flights in the area, the Air Force Base itself seemed quiet. The glider pilot danced on his rudder pedals to signal his readiness to the Pawnee pilot. Uh-huh," I said, cool as a cucumber. "Oh, Oh, so, you too, then?" A Pawnee tow-plane prepares to tow a glider aloft.
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