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While most of the aforementioned rudder pedals may not be the most realistic as compared to an actual aircraft, some enthusiasts trade accuracy for versatility. How do they connect to the simulator?
The combined movement of the twisting wings and of the movable rudder allowed the aircraft to bank and turn. Just as with the 1903 Flyer, the rudder in a modern plane is located in the tail section.
To steer the airplane—much like conventional airplanes today—I have a rudder so I can make left turns and right turns very simply by moving that stick and the rudder bar in the cockpit.
Finally, at the first officer’s suggestion, the captain checked the rudder trim, which was displaced to the left by 5°. The trim was returned to neutral and the aircraft continued to Melbourne ...