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Old 17th Aug 2003, 00:21
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kabz
 
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Would it be too simplistic to say that moving the ailerons for the purpose of banking the aircraft simply lessens the lift/induced drag on the downgoing wing, and increases the lift/induced drag on the upgoing wing ?

The mismatch in drag causes yaw and needs to be countered by appropriate use of the rudder.
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