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Old 2nd Feb 2005, 21:51
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Well, a couple of reasons really.

1 ) At jet speeds, the fin is more effective and as such naturally tends to resist slipping into the turn.

2 ) the yaw damper system detects the slip and applies top rudder.

and yes, it is primarily designed to counter Dutch roll, the autoco-ordination bit is a bonus.

Other than on a Jet Provost (no yaw damper) I have only ever had to use the rudders on jets to control the aeroplane on the take-off/landing roll or when asymmetric.

Trust me, it works!
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