Definition
Rudder
A hinged flight control surface on the trailing edge of the vertical stabilizer that controls yaw around the vertical axis. It is operated by the rudder pedals: pressing the left pedal deflects the rudder left, yawing the nose left. The rudder is used to coordinate turns, counteract adverse yaw from the ailerons, and maintain directional control during crosswind takeoffs and landings.
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