Warbird Information Exchange

I've been studying up on a few more things to prepare me for flight lessons.

First question: The flight control surfaces consist of the aileron, elevator, and rudder. What about flap and trim? Are these considered in the same catigory as flight control surfaces? Silly question, I know.

Second question: During a turn is it usual practise to use aileron and rudder at the same time? Is there ever an instant where rudder is not used during a turn/roll? Also how much of an effect do you get with adverse yaw during a turn?

Thank you very much,
Nathan(double checking on things).

Rudder, Ailerons, Elevator- Primary Controls

Trim, Flaps, Spoilers- Secondary Controls

Good coordinated turns require rudder, aileron, and elevator input.

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REMEMBER THE SERGEANT PILOTS!

Yes, yes, you nedd to keep the ball csntered during turn. The rudder peadals don't need much input in flight in a general aviation aircraft. Just a little will do it.

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Chris Henry
EAA Aviation Museum Manager

All depends on the airplane model in question. They are all slightly different.

Your first question has already been answered.
To answer your second question. Depends on the aircraft. Some aircraft are very forgiving and require little or no rudder input rolling into and out of a turn, others require a great deal. Some require just a little rudder late in the bank others require lots of rudder early in the bank.
As an exmple. An Aeronca Champ requires lots of rudder to keep the ball centered. Early input and lots of it comparitavely speaking. A Cessna 152 requires some rudder. Not much and not nearly as early as the Champ. The T-28 can be flown almost with your feet on the floor.

Thank you all very much for your help!

Tally ho,
Nate

The biggest hing I can tell you is to be careful not to make the mistake alot of us did early on by over controlling the aircraft.

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Chris Henry
EAA Aviation Museum Manager