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What happens if the pilot uses no rudder when rolling into a turn?

  1. The nose yaws toward the inside of the turn
  2. The nose yaws to the outside of the turn
  3. The bank angle decreases by itself
  4. The airplane stalls at once as it rolls
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Correct answer: The nose yaws to the outside of the turn

The rudder brings the nose back in line with the relative wind when the pilot rolls into the turn.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 5: Aerodynamics of Flight — Forces in Turns, page 120

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026