EFFECTS OF CONTROLS

A pilot, with the help of the three control surfaces: rudder , ailerons and elevator has the ability to control the three axis of the aircraft.

*Pressing one of the pedals moves the RUDDER , this produces a yawing movement around the normal axis of the glider.

*Moving the control stick sideways, wich operates the AILERONS , produces a rolling movement around the longitudinal axis .

*Moving the control stick forward or backward operates the ELEVATOR . This produces a pitching motion around the lateral axis of the aircraft.

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