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Old 25th Mar 2007, 15:40
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Adverse YAW

The question is a good one and needs settling. Pretty easy to describe Yaw resulting from slip but as already mentioned it won't happen if height is maintained.
The student will and should demand an explanation as to why rudder is used in the same direction as Roll, if they are only shown Yaw resulting from slip. Adverse Aileron Yaw is one explanation but differential ailerons largely eliminate that on modern aircraft. The other effect is Adverse Yaw resulting from Skid. The aircraft is not on rails and will not turn as if it was. Therefore there is a degree of skid and adverse yaw as the lift force develops until the turning force is fully established. The sideways impact on the fuselarge and fin causes adverse yaw.

The trim tab is aerodynamic and sensitive to speed and therefore maintains speed. Until the chosen speed is stable it follows that you cannot trim to the speed. With single engine propellor aircraft propellor slipstream will also produces an effect from the trim tab and therefore to be considered. RPM must also be as required and stable
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