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Understanding Left-Turning Tendencies in Airplanes

Northstar VFR

By Josh Page, CFI Ever heard your flight instructor say, More right rudder? Left-turning tendencies are primarily caused by four aerodynamic effects:torque, spiraling slipstream, gyroscopic precession, and P-factor (asymmetric thrust).Each By now you should be able to answer this quickly Applying right rudder! The result?

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Mastering Stalls: How to Recognize, Prevent, and Recover Safely

Flight Training Central

Recovery is made by lowering the nose, simultaneously applying full power while maintaining directional control with coordinated use of aileron and rudder. Right rudder pressure will be needed to offset the effect of the increase in power. Then, at the first sign of a stall, lower the nose, apply power, and level the wings.

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Crosswind Landing Gone Wrong: TUI Boeing 737 at Leeds Bradford

Fear of Landing

Just before touchdown, the captain used right rudder to “de-crab” the aircraft and landed smoothly in the touchdown area. The autobrake engaged, reverse thrust was deployed and they began to decelerate. As they decelerated, the captain reduced the right rudder to neutral. right rudder.

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The Complete Home Flight Simulator Setup Guide (2025)

Pilot Institute

Many sim pilots also purchase dedicated peripherals to control the rudder and engines. Some devices also offer a basic level of rudder and throttle control. The twist grip allows control of the aircraft’s rudder by rotating the joystick handle. A joystick is the most straightforward flight controller.

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What are the Best Flight Simulator Controls – Yokes, Throttles, and Rudder Pedals

Thrust Flight

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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Stall Turn (Hammerhead) Explained

Pilot Institute

Just prior to reaching a point where the aircraft stops all upward motion, the pilot applies full rudder input to yaw the aircraft and point the nose straight toward the ground. The pilot must execute the rudder kick at the right moment in order to properly execute the stall turn.

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What Every Pilot Needs to Know about the Airplane Rudder

Northstar VFR

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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