Private Pilot · 2026-05-22
What is the function of the rudder on an airplane?
The rudder controls the yaw motion of the aircraft, which is rotation about the vertical axis.
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Private Pilot · 2026-05-22
The rudder controls the yaw motion of the aircraft, which is rotation about the vertical axis.
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The rudder controls yaw, which is the left or right movement of the airplane's nose.
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