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

Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

An increase in AOA causes an increase in the wing’s effective camber, which in turn causes an increase in profile drag. Conversely, the upward deflection of the opposite aileron reduces effective camber. As a result, the upgoing wing will experience larger wingtip vortices that exacerbate the effect of adverse yaw.

Aileron

Aileron Drag Rudder Lift

Everything You Need To Know About Ailerons

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.

Aileron

Aileron Weight-Shift-Control Rudder Longitudinal Axis

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

Everything You Need To Know About Ailerons

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