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.

Aileron

Flying Magazine

JUNE 4, 2025

If not on day one, then soon after the basics of stick and rudder are mastered. iFly EFB is a full-featured tool available on Android, iOS, and Windows that was developed by Adventure Pilot and was designed with general aviation (which includes the flight school environment) in mind.

Pilot

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.

Turbulence

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.

Torque

Plane and Pilot

JUNE 30, 2025

Let’s dive into what makes this aircraft a compelling option for general aviation pilots. Based in Quitman, Georgia, Azalea Aviation’s Saberwing is a two-seat, low-wing experimental amateur-built (EAB) aircraft tailored for pilots who want speed, simplicity, and value.

Rudder

Pilot Institute

JANUARY 8, 2025

Critical Angle of Attack As the AOA increases, the wing generates more lift, but only up to a specific point known as the critical angle of attack, typically around 15-20 degrees for general aviation aircraft (though this can vary depending on the wing design). Level the wings : Use coordinated rudder and aileron inputs.

Lift

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Pilots are taught to pitch for VMC, “the airspeed below which the rudder no longer has the authority to overcome the yaw caused by the critical engine being inoperative,” under specific criteria mandated by the FAA. When flying alone, general aviation pilots should follow the same rules.

Knot

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.

Pitot Tube

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

PARE: Power idle, Ailerons neutral, Rudder opposite, Elevator forward. Rudder: Full opposite input to the spin direction. R – Rudder The third step in the spin recovery procedure is to apply the opposite rudder to the direction of the turn. Once the spinning stops, make sure that you bring the rudder back to neutral.

Center of Gravity

Flying Magazine

JULY 1, 2025

Some do well while others struggle as they get used to the feel of real controls, refine their rudder coordination skills, and attempt to tune radios and VORs without the option of hitting a “pause” button. Most modern general aviation trainer aircraft utilize yokes, but not every yoke is suitable for a home simulator, especially on a budget.

Rudder

Flying Magazine

JUNE 12, 2025

Coming into its own in the golden era of postwar general aviation, the classic two-seater still offers easy, economical flying with a low operating cost and big curb appeal on any airport ramp. Vintage aircraft fans looking for something simple, affordable, and undeniably charming should take a close look at this Ercoupe 415-C.

Avionics Master Switch

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.

Runway

Flying Magazine

JULY 17, 2025

Sharp stick-and-rudder work in crosswinds is a must. Owner Comments As owners consistently report in our PA-46 surveys, the airplane is well supported by one of the best owner groups in general aviation, the Piper M-Class Owners & Pilots Association (www.mmopa.com).

Knot

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. On a 5-mile final, I lowered the landing gear and brought the master propeller lever up to high rpm.

Flight Deck

Flying Magazine

JULY 28, 2025

However, there are shoes made for other activities that also work well for flying, especially for general aviation pilots who do not have to wear uniforms. Like driving shoes for cars, manufacturers design specialized shoes for pilots. A carbon insole gives the show the necessary stiffness for support and all-around durability.

Pilot

Aviation News

OCTOBER 9, 2024

NTSB issued urgent safety recommendations to Boeing and FAA FAA directs pilots to review Boeing’s procedure for jammed rudder FAA will collect data after incidents.

Rudder

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 21, 2024

Stalls are feared in general aviation for being a significant factor in a large proportion of accidents. After a thorough ground briefing, on the first power-on stall flight with a student, after clearing the air, I would have the learner do a stall with too much right rudder, enough that the ball was out one width.

Rudder

Inspire

AUGUST 22, 2024

Rossier, EAA 472091 This piece originally ran in Robert’s Stick and Rudder column in the July 2024 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. By Robert N.

Rudder

Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

What NTSB Reports Say About Impossible Turns and Angle of Attack—Part 2: Analysis, Questions Raised, and Next Steps The current emphasis in general aviation (GA) safety is on visual angle of attack (AOA) indicators and impossible turns (return to the airport following engine failure). for several general aviation airplanes.

Gross Weight

Jetwhine

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Beholding the Champ’s etched outlines recalled some of my most cherished flight time and the teachers, Paul King and John Coplantz, who really taught me how to fly in December 1996, two decades after passing my private pilot practical test at Eagle Aviation in Long Beach, California. So, this was adverse yaw.

Rudder

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 3, 2024

So back here in general aviation land, let’s take a look at where we might encounter unexpected stall conditions. Second, excessive bank and bottom rudder are not your friends. Slowing, increasing the bank angle, and adding bottom rudder to tighten the turn can all be hazardous to your health.

Horizontal Stabilizer

Flying Magazine

MAY 14, 2024

Is there anything more iconic in general aviation than a little yellow Piper J-3 Cub? Jim Stevenson] Vintage: Piper J-3 Cub Is there anything more iconic in general aviation than a little yellow Piper J-3 Cub? Free transition training with the experts is hard to come by and extraordinarily valuable, so don’t miss out.

Knot

Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 2, 2024

However, the General Aviation Revitalization Act of 1994 paved the way for its return, and production resumed in 1996. This legislation helped rejuvenate the general aviation market, and the Cessna 172 once again became a staple in flight schools and private ownership.

Knot

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The 172 has a steerable nosewheel, much heavier than the rudders on my RV-9A with a castering nosewheel. Having researched the topic professionally, the real question for general aviation is not whether the approach should be stable, but how long the approach should be stable?

Pitot Tube

Air Facts

APRIL 10, 2024

Other logbook entries weave a story of the experiences only general aviation can bring. Other logbook entries weave a story of the experiences only general aviation can bring: Renting an old Luscombe to save money only to find out she was there to teach me how to be gentle on the stick. First loop in the Citabria.

VOR

Air Facts

JANUARY 29, 2025

Without any squadron aircraft available yet, the challenge was revised to renting an aircraft at the local general aviation airporta Piper Cub! And there it was, a bracket with both hydraulic lines from the rudder pedals only about 1 apart and 8 of flexible line to the brakes.

Runway

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Brief that you will use the right rudder to align the aircraft straight with the runway and the left aileron to counteract drift. In most general aviation aircraft, we tend to initiate the flare at 10 feet. Make sure to brief which way the aircraft will yaw, and which rudder you will use to counteract it. Good question.

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iPad Pilot News

MAY 29, 2024

The Bravo throttle quadrant features a programmable annunciator panel, gear and flap levers, a backlit autopilot, and configurable throttle setup that can be interchanged between general aviation and commercial aviation setups. Redbird Simulations hardware is commonly used for FAA-approved Aviation Training devices.

Rudder

Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

It’s as close to “evasive action” as you can get while flying a general aviation aircraft. Proper rudder use is required to counter adverse yaw to maintain coordinated flight. Apply the necessary rudder to maintain coordinated flight. Steep turns should be one of the most fun maneuvers pilots learn.

Lift

iPad Pilot News

MARCH 27, 2025

FlightAware Flight Tracker This app allows you to track real-time flight status and tracking map of any commercial flight worldwide, and can also track general aviation flights in the US and Canada. Improve your stick and rudder skills as a private pilot go beyond the instrument checkride with these advanced courses.

Weather

Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The current emphasis in general aviation (GA) safety is on visual angle of attack (AOA) indicators and impossible turns (return to the airport following engine failure). The current emphasis in general aviation (GA) safety is on visual angle of attack (AOA) indicators.

General Aviation

Plane and Pilot

MAY 28, 2025

The next item on the list was a thorough walkaround to ensure the floats, water rudders, and cables were all in operational order. Rather than using a combination of power and rudder to steer the aircraft on the ground, I was more so relying on power and heel brakes to get to where I was going. Ah, a Cub after all, I thought.

Rudder

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Alongside a nearby highway, some recognizable bits of airplane, the vertical stabilizer and rudder, a horizontal stabilizer and elevator, fell separately to Earth. The breakup started with rudder flutter. The pilot died instantly. This sequence of events was confirmed by further review of security camera footage.

True Airspeed

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Alongside a nearby highway, some recognizable bits of airplane, the vertical stabilizer and rudder, a horizontal stabilizer and elevator, fell separately to Earth. The breakup started with rudder flutter. The pilot died instantly. This sequence of events was confirmed by further review of security camera footage.

True Airspeed

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

With the introduction of the Cirrus SR22T in 2010, general aviation had a truly modern, high-flying, personal airplane that could fly at over 200 mph and make reliable long-distance travel a reality for the single-engine piston set. The ailerons, elevators, and rudder featured fabric covering stretched over lightweight aluminum frames.

Rudder

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Pilots are taught to pitch for VMC, “the airspeed below which the rudder no longer has the authority to overcome the yaw caused by the critical engine being inoperative,” under specific criteria mandated by the FAA. When flying alone, general aviation pilots should follow the same rules.

Knot

Plane and Pilot

JUNE 4, 2025

At that time, Citabrias and Decathlons were selling like hotcakes, and tailwheel aircraft were making a big resurgence in the general aviation market. Theres always a rudder dance on every takeoff and landing. I never really considered flying a general aviation aircraft in military markings, Nelson said.

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