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Old 3rd Jan 2024, 09:29
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340drvr
 
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Sort of, except the fulcrum would be the non-moving pivot point for the lever. In the case of an airborne aircraft, the fulcrum will be the center of gravity. In general, yes, the further away from CG (the longer the lever arm is from the fulcrum point), the more yawing force.
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