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?

Aileron 87

Aileron Weight-Shift-Control Rudder Longitudinal Axis 87

Northstar VFR

JULY 21, 2024

These are called left turning tendencies and include P-factor, spiraling slipstream, torque, and gyroscopic precession. When an airplane starts a turn, there is more lift, and therefore, more drag created in the raised wing. When an airplane starts a turn, there is more lift, and therefore, more drag created in the raised wing.

Rudder 52

Rudder Airplanes Pilot Stability 52

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 12, 2024

The lack of airflow over the ailerons results in a loss of control authority and mushy and ineffective controls. Watch out for torque effect (especially if you are in high-powered aircraft) since the increase in power can cause the nose to yaw to the left. While takeoff flaps improve performance, they also add unwanted drag.

Stability 52

Stability Horizontal Stabilizer Lift Airplanes 52

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Another advantage of the counter-rotating props is the elimination of torque roll. This is the tendency to dig in the left tip float during takeoff while countering engine torque. The airfoil is a Harry Riblett shape, giving modernized flow separation on the leading edge for a soft stall yet with good lift and drag performance.

Airplanes 79

Airplanes Rudder Knot Aileron 79