Introduction to Aircraft Control
What is an Aircraft Control System?
Aircraft Maneuvers are produced by moving Control Surfaces
The Elevator Controls the Pitch Angle
The Ailerons Control the Roll Angle
The Rudder Controls the Yaw Angle
Modern Advanced Aircraft Have Many Control Surfaces
Control Surfaces are Moved with Actuators
A Real Actuator
Sensors Measure the Motions of the Aircraft
"Putting it All Together"
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