RC Model Airplane Flight Tech: Tips for Rudder Turns

RC Model Airplane Flight Tech: Tips for Rudder Turns

A rudder turn is performed using the rudder to yaw the nose of the airplane in the direction that you want to turn, and while space does not permit going into all the details, most airplanes will also inherently bank in the direction that the rudder is applied.

Rudder Turn showing Yaw Skid

Rudder Turn showing Yaw Skid

Radio Stick movements

Glider Rudder Turn Inputs

 

There are basically two different techniques required to turn an airplane without ailerons using the rudder. ...

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