Adverse Yaw Explained: A Pilot’s Guide to Better Control
Pilot Institute
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
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. Adverse yaw is an undesirable side effect of lift production, resulting in an uncoordinated, slipping turn. This movement reduces the AOA and lift.
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