rudder

Submitted by György Chityil ... on Fri, 01/19/2018 - 18:32
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{{aeronautics}} A control surface on the vertical stabilizer of a fixed-wing aircraft or an autogyro. On some craft, the entire vertical stabilizer comprises the rudder. The rudder is controlled by foot-operated control pedals.
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rudder
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aeronautics
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