Adverse Yaw Explained: A Pilot’s Guide to Better Control
Pilot Institute
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
The lift and drag imbalance between the left and right ailerons creates adverse yaw. A pilot can prevent adverse yaw by using rudder, and making sure that a turn is coordinated. In this situation, you must add the right rudder to correct for adverse yaw. When an aircraft rolls, the ailerons travel in opposite directions.
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