Light-Sport Aircraft Yahoo group Re: Question for all Pilots

--- In Sport_Aircraft@yahoogroups.com, "Kevin" <kmoberlypilot@...> wrote:
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> I had a discussion last week with Rich Stowell, an industry expert on stalls, spins, and unusual attitude recovery. He posed a very simple, fundamental question to myself and a student, and stated that 90% of pilots get the answer wrong. I'm curious how everyone on this group will answer.
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> What is the primary control surface used to turn and airplane?
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> I'd love to hear your answers. If you have time, click on this link to answer/discuss further:
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> http://pilotsleague.com/conference/index.html
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> Once we get some responses, I'll post a link to his answer.

On the ground, it is rudder and brakes; in the air it is the elevator. You use the coordinated aileron/rudder to establish bank and use the rudder only to remove asymmetric slip. The elevator keeps you level.

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