Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

During an ordinary flight from Brisbane, a Virgin Australia pilot inadvertently input full rudder trim, according to the Australian Transportation Safety Bureau (ATSB).

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Rudder Pilot 113

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a safety alert warning airlines and maintenance providers about a potential rudder control issue affecting Boeing 737 aircraft. The problem, linked to improperly assembled rudder bearings, could result in a jammed rudder, raising significant safety concerns.

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Rudder Airline Airlines 91

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 Airline Airlines 100

Airline Geeks

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The NTSB issued urgent safety recommendations concerning the rudder control systems on certain Boeing 737 NG and 737 MAX aircraft,

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Rudder 86

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 Airline Airlines 84

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

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

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

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 Airline Airlines 118

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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Airline Airlines Rudder Pilot 247

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 Airline Airlines Airplanes 197

Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 12, 2025

He was proud of his little bird, with its unique split sliding canopy, no rudder pedals, and a delightful art deco instrument panel. The Ercoupe design featured an interconnect between the full-span ailerons, rudder, and steerable nosewheel. These included an F-1A model that featured conventional flight controls and rudder pedals.

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Rudder Tail Crosswind Airplanes 101

AV Web

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Aviation YouTuber Trent Palmer says far too many tailwheel airplanes get wrecked in ground loops because new pilots don’t have the basic rudder and brake feel to keep them rolling straight on the runway. He’s designed a tailwheel ground simulator to help impart that essential skill without risking expensive hardware.

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Rudder Runway Airplanes Pilot 116

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

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 Airline Airlines 124

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 111

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 144

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

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 107

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

PARE: Power idle, Ailerons neutral, Rudder opposite, Elevator forward. Rudder: Full opposite input to the spin direction. R – Rudder The third step in the spin recovery procedure is to apply the opposite rudder to the direction of the turn. Once the spinning stops, make sure that you bring the rudder back to neutral.

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Center of Gravity Weight-Shift-Control Aileron Rudder 98

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 Airline Airlines 88

Inspire

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Rossier, EAA 472091 This piece originally ran in Roberts Stick and Rudder column in the November 2024 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. By Robert N. For a newly minted private pilot, the approach to Runway 35 at Sky Acres (44N) in New York looked pretty scary.

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Rudder Runway Approach Hangar 96

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 98

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

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 81

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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Crosswind Knot Rudder Turbulence 97

AV Web

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Stick and rudder Navigation ATC communication Landings The post Poll: What Pilot Skill Do You Need To Work On? Poll: What Pilot Skill Do You Need To Work On? Poll: What Pilot Skill Do You Need To Work On? appeared first on AVweb.

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Pilot Rudder 68

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 98

Vintage Aviation News

AUGUST 16, 2024

However, the wooden rudder and elevators need repairs due to warpage and tears, respectively. A “rotisserie” was then built to allow the volunteers to access the fuselage from any angle. Luckily, the fabric on the wings was in good condition, so with some sanding and a repaint, it can be reused.

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Horizontal Stabilizer Airfoil Rudder Stability 111

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 Airline Airlines 85

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

Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 10, 2024

N9505C in the movie “Always” As discussed in that previous article, this Catalina, N9505C, was converted to a “Super-Cat”, with its engines upgraded to Wright R-2600s and its rudder enlarged and squared off to counteract the torque of the more powerful engines. Flown by Robert P. Schlaefli, the owner of SLAFCO, Inc.,

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Torque Rudder Airline Airlines 116

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 13, 2024

An inspection was performed on the aircraft upon landing, and damage was discovered with the PCU (the power control unit, which also controls the rudder). The crew was able to regain control of the aircraft, and 55 minutes later, it landed safely on Oakland Airport’s runway 30.

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Rudder Tail Pilot Runway 134

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

AV Web

MAY 10, 2024

This year, a series of safety incidents, including an aircraft losing a tire during takeoff and another involving “stuck” rudders, have propelled the carrier into media headlines.

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Rudder Airline Airlines 80

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 63

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