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CA.V.C.K2aFAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Knowledge

a. Maintaining coordinated flight

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Aerodynamics associated with chandelles, including: a. Maintaining coordinated flight

Bottom line

Coordinated flight is maintained by keeping the ball centered. If the ball is not centered, it can be centered by using the rudder. Use the simple rule, “step on the ball,” to remember which rudder pedal to press.

FAA references

  1. PHAK ch. 8 (p. 8-18) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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