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

To climb or descend, the pilot moves the yoke back or forward. Pulling back on the yoke initiates an aircraft climb. The elevators are deflected up, which pushes the tail down and raises the nose to climb.

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