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Old May 29th 07, 09:04 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Bertie the Bunyip[_2_]
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Default Coordinated turns without rudder, and autopilots

Ron Natalie wrote in
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Matt Whiting wrote:

A vertical stabilizer does not provide any lateral
force unless there is some degree of slip or skid.


Precisely! Now you are beginning to understand. As soon
as uncoordinated flight occurs (skid or slip) the vertical stab
deflects the aircraft back into the coordinated flight.


No, it doesn't.

It can help guide it back towards coordinated flight but it won't center
it there.

Bertie