Introduction to Aerodynamics
Review of Aerodynamic Terms
The Science Behind Flight
 THE SCIENCE BEHIND FLIGHT - FLIGHT MANEUVERING

Remember, yaw is the displacement of the tail of the aircraft. The pilot uses the rudder to yaw the aircraft left or right by stepping on the left or right rudder pedal. To move the aircraft nose to the right, the pilot steps on the right rudder pedal which deflects the rudder to the right.

The Science Behind Flight - Flight Maneuvering
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