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Adverse Yaw Explained: A Pilot’s Guide to Better Control

Pilot Institute

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. An increase in AOA causes an increase in the wing’s effective camber, which in turn causes an increase in profile drag. What is Adverse Yaw?

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How to Fly Perfect Lazy Eights

Pilot Institute

The higher speed creates extra lift, causing the airplane to bank further into the turn. The pilot’s job is to prevent the airplane from banking too quickly or too far. The aileron on the right wing deflects down, increasing the camber and creating more lift. Let’s look at why this happens.

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