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

To descend, the pilot pushes the yoke forward. This forward movement of the yoke deflects the elevators down, which pushes the tail up. With the tail up, the nose must come down and the aircraft descends.

The Science Behind Flight - Flight Maneuvering
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