how to turn an airplane

by michelo
(zambia)

do you need the allrons to turn a plane or you just need the rudder to turn or you need the two of them

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how to turn an airplane

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Matt
by: You can turn with either rudder or aileron, you don't NEED both to turn

Hi Michelo,

A simple answer to your question, you only need one or the other.

The rudder controls the yaw of the plane, which is basically left or right.

The ailerons control the roll of the plane, which also makes the plane turn.

I think it would be helpful if you read through this page...

How do airplanes fly where you want them to.

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