Flight Training Central

MARCH 29, 2024

Aileron down on the upwind wing Aileron up on the upwind wing Aileron up on the downwind wing Correct! What is likely to occur if you lift off the runway before reaching rotation speed due to ground effect? What is the difference between a normal landing and a crosswind landing?

Aileron 52

Aileron Crosswind Ground Effect Stability 52

Flight Training Central

DECEMBER 4, 2023

This allows the airspeed to slowly dissipate while the airplane is flown just above the surface in ground effect. When the wheels first touch the ground, the proper technique allows the wings to continue supporting much of the weight of the airplane.

Approach 52

Approach Ground Effect Final Approach Airplanes 52

Pilot Institute

MARCH 29, 2024

To fight this overbanking tendency, add light aileron pressure in the opposite direction. Not Maintaining Heading Once you’ve practiced slow flight a few times, you’ll realize just how ineffective the ailerons are. You’ll have to manage adverse yaw due to the ailerons and left yawing from the high power setting.

Lift 52

Lift Rudder Drag AGL 52

Photographic Logbook

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

In an effort to sidestep the Wright Brothers' patent on wing warping, Curtiss implemented ailerons as a practical solution for roll control that are still used by most modern aircraft. However, turning the wheel actuates the rudder (instead of the ailerons). The Curtiss Pusher was one of his early designs.

Airplanes 58

Airplanes Runway Pilot Aileron 58

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The wing’s dead-smooth surface plus the tight-fitting aileron and flap brackets plus aileron gap seals give the build a professional factory look (left). One thing I did find was in a quick reversal from a steep bank right to a steep bank left I was able to stall the ailerons—it felt like a detent in the middle of the aileron travel.

Airplanes 59

Airplanes Rudder Knot Aileron 59