The rudder of the aircraft is situated on the vertical stabilizer of the
aircraft. The rudder coordinates turn. The movement
of turn is known as yaw. The pilot use the rudder pedals to yaw the aircraft left and right.
Straight
This diagram shows the position
of the rudder before the aircraft yaws.
Position of aircraft before
yaw.
Yaw Left
This diagram shows the position
of the rudder when the aircraft yaws to the left. The red shaded area on the left side of the
rudder pedal is the position where the pilot's feet steps.
Position of aircraft when
it yaws to the left.
Yaw Right
This diagram shows the position
of the rudder when the aircraft yaws to the right. The red shaded area on the right side of the
rudder pedal is the position where the pilot's feet steps.
