Basics, Effects of Controls

Chapter 4.1

Primary and Secondary Flight Controls

Primary flight controls

• Control stick or flight stick or yoke

• Rudder pedals and associated rudders

Produce aerodynamic effects

Secondary Flight Controls are devices which produce foreseeable aerodynamic effects

• Change of engine power

• Change of aerodynamic drag

They cause a rotation around the corresponding axis.

The Effects of Flight Controls

As long as the controls remain engaged, the effects too remain constant: the airplane will continue to pivot around the corresponding axis.

The controls need to be returned to their neutral position once the desired position is achieved in order to prevent the plane from continuing to turn.

The primary controls are RATE CONTROLS.

Rudders, Axis of Aircraft

The Three Axis of an Aeroplane

Rotational Movement and Determination of the Attitude

Rotational Movement and Determination of the Attitude

Rotational Movement and Determination of the Attitude