William W. Plummer wrote:

Maule Driver wrote:

In the B-17 if you used the wrong aileron you would not have enough
rudder to counter it...the ailerons on that airplane produce a lot of
drag.

That's a bit strange. What is the "wrong aileron"?
Ailerons control roll, while the rudder controls yaw.

But not always, and not only. If you have an ASES rating you must be
familiar with the use of ailerons for steering on the surface. You also
should not overlook the necessity of using rudder to control roll in
high angle of attack on swept wing high performance aircraft, while
avoiding the use of ailerons.


If you are "wing low" while approaching in a crosswind, it is possible
that the windward wing will dip and a spin will try to start. You need
to correct using the rudder, but if no more authority is available, you
have a problem. It's not specific to the B-17.

Perhaps you are more familiar with the specific characteristics of B-17s
than is Maule Driver. If so, by all means tell us about it.

Do you notice the apparent contradiction between your statement in your
first paragraph and your claim in the second paragraph?


--
Jack

"Cave ab homine unius libri"