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Flight Contradictions 2010-03-18
The rudder is not used to turn the plane. ...Rather, it keeps the nose straight. Just adding power causes you to go slower. Diving for the runway makes you land longer. Raising the nose can bring you down faster and over less distance. Three aircraft instruments will work as well off the plane. Thermometer, compass and a wind-up clock The top of the wing lifts the airplane. The tail of a plane pushes down in flight. A good landing is made by trying not to land. Cross wind landings are correctly made on one wheel. While going north and turning right the compass goes left. To go to a heading on the compass you turn away from it. Right rudder is often used in a left turn. Left aileron is often used in a right turn. An airplane glides best with its nose up. Oil temperature indicates engine temperature. 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