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Old 1st Nov 2011, 08:59
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Rate controls vs rudder

Quick question on aerodynamic theory that I was asked today...


Aileron and elevator are both rate control controls. That is to say that if one applies roll, the aircraft will keep rolling. However if one applies rudder input, and holds a yaw will occur with a secondary effect of yaw. Why does our rudder control however not manifest into constant yaw?


Responses are appreciated. Cheers
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