Practical Aerodynamics - Stability Flashcards
1
Q
What does stability mean?
A
It means a plane requires less afford to control
2
Q
What are the three axis at which a plane moves, and what are the movements called
A
Vertical Axis or yaw, longitudinal axis or roll,
Horizontal axis or Pitch
3
Q
What controls yaw?
A
The Rutter controls yaw
4
Q
What controls roll?
A
The ailerons control roll
5
Q
What controls pitch?
A
The elevators control pitch
