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Q:

How does the pilot control the tail on a plane?

A:

The pilot of an airplane controls the rudder by using foot pedals, to turn it left and right. The rudder controls the yaw direction of the airplane. You can practice controlling the rudder of the airplane, as well as the two other main control surfaces, with the activity "Controlled Flight".

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Posted on February 21, 2013 at 12:41 pm
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Flight Dynamics
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