Unfortunately many of us make poor use of the rudder on our aileron based gliders. It seems that we can crank the wings over and yank on the elevator stick and the plane will turn just fine.
But is it turning just fine?
When flying gliders we want to fly in the most efficient fashion possible. In the article at this link, Dr. Mark Drela provides an excellent discussion on the value of good ruddering.
EFFECTIVE USE OF THE RUDDER
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Posted - 08/15/2008 : 07:17:52 AM
