Pilot Institute
MAY 9, 2024
The aileron on the right wing deflects down, increasing the camber and creating more lift. A strong, gusty crosswind will push your stick and rudder skills to the limit. Check out our latest article on crosswind landings here. Adverse Yaw Adverse yaw is an aircraft’s tendency to yaw opposite the direction of a roll.
Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
The asymmetry between the top and bottom surface of the wing is called wing camber. The downward movement of the aileron increases the asymmetry and, therefore, the camber while raising the aileron reduces the wing camber. The diagram below shows how the airflow is affected by changing the shape of the wings trailing edge.
Pilot Institute
APRIL 12, 2025
One is the upper wing surfaces curvature compared to the lower surface, called wing camber. High camber generally promotes more airflow deflection, thanks to something called Bernoullis Principle. However, its even possible to generate lift from a wing with symmetrical upper and lower surfaces, that is, without camber.
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