Pilot Institute

MARCH 13, 2025

Wing Camber Wing camber defines how much more curved the wings upper surface is compared to the lower surface. Importance for Pilots and Engineers How Do Pilots Use Bernoullis Principle? Bernoullis principle isnt something pilots think about routinely. Every pilot knows what to do if the aircraft stalls.

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Pilot Lift Camber Airfoil 52

Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

That’s called “adverse yaw”, it’s a sneaky little quirk of flying that every pilot has to learn how to manage. 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. Uh oh, what just happened?

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Aileron Drag Rudder Lift 52

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Have you ever wondered how pilots keep control at high speeds, during stalls, or even when systems fail? The pilot is able to control the aircrafts roll by turning the control yoke or sidestick in the cockpit. The asymmetry between the top and bottom surface of the wing is called wing camber. What Is Aircraft Stability?

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Aileron Weight-Shift-Control Rudder Longitudinal Axis 90

Pilot Institute

MAY 9, 2024

Despite the easygoing name, many pilots find lazy eights harder than they thought. There’s a reason why it’s been a commercial pilot practical test staple for decades. If you’re about to begin your commercial pilot journey, you’ve come to the right place! This drag imbalance amplifies the adverse yaw.

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Rudder Lift Aileron Drag 52