Simple Flying

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a safety alert warning airlines and maintenance providers about a potential rudder control issue with Boeing 737 aircraft.

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Rudder Airlines Airline 105

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

In February, a Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft operated by United Airlines experienced a stuck rudder pedal upon landing at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

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Rudder Airlines Airline 85

Aviation News

OCTOBER 9, 2024

NTSB issued urgent safety recommendations to Boeing and FAA FAA directs pilots to review Boeing’s procedure for jammed rudder FAA will collect data after incidents.

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Rudder Pilot General Aviation 73

World Airline News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The National Transportation Safety Board Thursday issued urgent safety recommendations to The Boeing Company and the Federal Aviation Administration in response to the potential for a jammed or restricted rudder control system on some 737 airplanes. The NTSB is investigating a Feb. operators to do so until replacements are available.

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Rudder Airplanes Tail Runway 52

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued an urgent safety recommendation to Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) following an incident at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in February 2024, when the rudder pedals jammed on a United Airlines 737 MAX 8.

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Rudder Crosswind Airplanes Pilot 288

Northstar VFR

JULY 21, 2024

More right rudder!!” The airplane rudder is one of the most misunderstood of the primary flight controls. Yet the rudder is one of the most important and one of the most under-utilized. The rudder’s most important function is controlling the yaw of the aircraft, which moves the nose of the plane left and right.

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Rudder Airplanes Pilot Stability 52

Aerotime

OCTOBER 1, 2024

On August 28, 2024, Boeing notified the NTSB that 25 US-registered planes have or had an affected SVO-730 rudder rollout guidance actuator installed. According to the NTSB, this was despite the FAA knowing that two similar incidents to the United Airlines 737 MAX 8 rudder situation in February 2024 occurred with foreign operators in 2019.

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Rudder Airplanes Runway Airlines 292

Thrust Flight

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Our previous articles […] The post What are the Best Flight Simulator Controls – Yokes, Throttles, and Rudder Pedals appeared first on Thrust Flight. With the suggestions made here, you can make your home simulator into anything you want it to be.

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Rudder Thrust Pilot 52

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Indias aviation regulator has issued an advisory to all airlines operating the Boeing 737 aircraft in the country to check for a potential faulty rudder system that could jam in certain conditions. The issue came to light when a United Airlines aircraft faced a stuck rudder pedal after landing in Newark.

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Rudder Airlines Airline 122

Inspire

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

EAA Chapter 245 President Mark Richardson takes us through the inception and creation of the rudder trim system he’s installing on his scratchbuilt Bearhawk. The post Bits and Pieces: Creating a Bearhawk Rudder Trim System first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Rudder Hangar 40

AOPA

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

A chorus of aviators, aviation mechanics, and groups including AOPA called for the FAA to rescind a proposed airworthiness directive that would affect nearly 31,000 vintage Piper aircraft, citing a lack of evidence of risk, unjustifiably broad scope, and a broken process.

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Rudder 52

Airline Geeks

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The Federal Aviation Administration issued a safety alert to airlines Monday warning certain Boeing 737 rudders could become jammed or restricted.

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Rudder Airlines Airline 111

Inspire

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Rossier, EAA 472091 This piece originally ran in Robert’s Stick and Rudder column in the October 2024 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. By Robert N. Every now and then we read an accident report that makes us shake our head and wonder.

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Rudder Hangar 52

Vintage Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

image via AirCorps Aviation) Here we can see that the newly-made third rib and a 1/16” plywood reinforcement strip for the rudder hinge installation are glued and clamped in place. image via AirCorps Aviation) The fairing strip in Aaron’s hand fits between the vertical stabilizer and the rudder.

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Horizontal Stabilizer Stability Rudder Tail 76

Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

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. Pay special attention to the turn coordinator, which shows the rudder deflection needed to correct the adverse yaw. What is Adverse Yaw?

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Aileron Drag Rudder Lift 52

Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 18, 2024

After completing this task, he had to cut and shape the skins so that they conformed to the fin’s structure; the compound curvature near the top of the rudder was especially challenging. The rudder hinges have been installed. image via AirCorps Aviation) Here is the vertical with the rudder frame attached.

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Rudder Cockpit Horizontal Stabilizer Stability 98

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 6, 2024

Your flight has been reviewed and as advised previously, your flight was cancelled due to a result of Rudder Servo Fault due to vulnerability of the 737 main rudder servo valve to causing uncommanded reversals was indeed a significant concern. I regret my message of 04 June 2024 did not meet your expectations.

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Rudder Airlines Airline 121

Airline Economics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued “urgent safety recommendations” for the 737 to Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), relating to the potential for some 737s’ rudder control system to jam.

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Rudder Airlines Airline 45

Inspire

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Rossier, EAA 472091 This piece originally ran in Robert’s Stick and Rudder column in the August 2024 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. By Robert N. We don’t have to fly long to learn that not all flights are equal.

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Rudder Hangar 57

Fear of Landing

JUNE 28, 2024

In the event of an unintentional left yaw, the pilot must immediately apply right rudder, that is, firmly apply pressure on the right rudder pedal. The key is to respond swiftly and with rather more right rudder than might be expected from pilots without experience with Fenestron-equipped helicopters. The weather was clear.

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Rudder Tail Lift Knot 103

Vintage Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Floatplane pilots know well the importance of water rudders to their maneuverability on water, and though it’s the world’s largest floatplane, the DC-3 on floats is no exception, albeit with its peculiarities.

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Rudder Airplanes Drag Pilot 140

Inspire

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Rossier, EAA 472091 This piece originally ran in Robert’s Stick and Rudder column in the September 2024 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. By Robert N. A long time ago, a friend of mine commented that it didn’t make sense to practice landings a lot.

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Rudder Hangar 52

AV Web

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Pumping out water from float compartments prior to departing a body of water Visually examining water rudders and landing gear for weeds after departure. Cycling rudders/landing gear over unpopulated land areas prior to landing in other bodies of water. Wiping down float surfaces when aircraft have remained in water overnight.

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Rudder Pilot 71

Inspire

AUGUST 22, 2024

Rossier, EAA 472091 This piece originally ran in Robert’s Stick and Rudder column in the July 2024 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. By Robert N.

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Rudder Hangar Pilot Weather 65

Aerotime

JUNE 14, 2024

The PCU is the power control unit which provides power to the aircraft’s rudder. In a preliminary report the FAA said the 737 MAX “experienced a Dutch roll, regained control and post flight inspection revealed damage to the standby PCU”. The “nose may go left to right as the airplane simultaneously banks side to side”.

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Rudder Airlines Airline Airplanes 176

AV Web

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The investigation launched earlier this year after what the agency said was “a string of safety-related incidents, “including a stuck rudder in February that last week was the subject of urgent guidance from the National Transportation Safety Board.”

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Rudder Airlines Airline 94

Inspire

JULY 17, 2024

Rossier, EAA 472091 This piece originally ran in Robert’s Stick and Rudder column in the June 2024 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. By Robert N. Last fall, my wife and I had an opportunity to take a balloon flight across the early morning skies in Tampa, Florida.

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Rudder Hangar 52

Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The duct, as predicted by Stipa, had a profile similar to that of the airfoil, with a fairly small rudder and elevators mounted on the trailing edge of the duct. The Stipa-Caproni prototype proudly showcased its Italian origin in a blue-and-cream color used on racing aircraft of the day, with Italian flag colors painted on the rudder.

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Airfoil Rudder Drag Stability 72

Aerotime

MAY 10, 2024

Incidents earlier this year included a United Boeing 777-200 that lost a tire shortly after takeoff from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) on March 7, 2024, and a preliminary report into an incident involving “stuck” rudders on a United 737 MAX 8.

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Airlines Airline Rudder Pilot 219

Thrust Flight

JULY 11, 2024

You’re greasing the landings, your flight instructor has finally stopped chirping on about your insufficient use of the rudder, and the crosswind is blissfully mellow. One day, you’re flying the pattern and feeling pretty good about things. Then, all of a sudden, your CFI says it’s time to taxi back to the ramp.

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Crosswind Rudder Thrust 52

Air Facts

JULY 15, 2024

In a left crosswind you need right rudder during your sideslip, then once on the ground you need left rudder to correct for the skipping and keep the aircraft centered. I finally learned to time the change of rudder direction better, straight as the nose wheel touches the ground, then as needed to stay upwind.

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Knot Crosswind Rudder Runway 98

Jetwhine

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Seeking an endorsement, I was enrolled in the 15-hour tailwheel transition course at Stick and Rudder Aviation’s “Academy of Flight and Taildragmanship” in Watsonville, California. And then Paul asked me to make a no-rudder turn to the left. So, this was adverse yaw. My butt became the turn-and-bank’s ball.

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Rudder Airplanes Tail Pilot in Command 52

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

These were small pedals at the base of the rudder pedals that give the same differential control as toe brakes, but you push your heels in for brake application. For that matter, we’re not all flying around with toe brakes. Many airplanes from the golden age of aviation came with heel brakes, such as Piper Cubs and Aeronca Champs.

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Rudder Runway Altimeter Pilot 61

Ask a Flight Instructor

AUGUST 15, 2024

When landing I was slightly pointed left when I touched down I panicked and slammed on my right rudder and went off the runway and took out a run way light. Hello, Just to give some background I’m a student pilot with just over 60 hours. Today while solo in the pattern I made a mistake.

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Rudder Runway Pilot 52

Pilot Institute

APRIL 5, 2024

Your ailerons and rudder will be neutral once you’re in the crab position. We use the rudder to align the aircraft’s longitudinal axis with the centerline. Simultaneously, we apply ailerons opposite the rudder input. The pilot needs to hold aileron and rudder deflection the entire time.

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Crosswind Aileron Longitudinal Axis Rudder 52

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The rudder, elevators, and wingtips sport a cheerful checkered pattern reminiscent of the 150 Aerobat. Despite the 150’s popularity, those in this condition don’t appear every day. This example received a sharp repaint in 2015, an improvement that can easily cost $25,000—or half the asking price of this entire airplane.

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Annual Inspection Rudder Airplanes Pilot 83

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

These were small pedals at the base of the rudder pedals that give the same differential control as toe brakes, but you push your heels in for brake application. For that matter, we’re not all flying around with toe brakes. Many airplanes from the golden age of aviation came with heel brakes, such as Piper Cubs and Aeronca Champs.

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Rudder Runway Altimeter Pilot 52