See a mistake? Contact us. Rudder coordination is vital to stall and spin avoidance, which is where most attention to rudder coordination training is focused today (with good reason). But when you ...

US investigators have concluded that excessive rudder-pedal input during an Airbus A321’s take-off run from New York JFK caused a sharp roll upon rotation and resulted in the left wing-tip striking ...

Airbus has emphasised to pilots that rudder pedals should not be used to counter turbulence- or vortex-induced roll, and to ensure any high-load event is documented and promptly reported. The ...

Ground loops in tailwheel aircraft, caused by their aft center of gravity, are preventable and primarily solved by proper, proactive rudder control. Effective rudder usage involves continuous, active ...

This is the third and final part of this article series on handling characteristics. The first part covers experience and the second part discusses differences between aircraft. A prime example of the ...