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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

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The aileron on the right wing deflects down, increasing the camber and creating more lift. We counteract adverse yaw by applying rudder in the direction of the turn. The amount of rudder required depends on roll rate and airspeed. Airspeed and attitude change constantly, and we must change rudder input along with them.

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