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Turning in Microsoft Flight Simulator

What affects an aircraft in a turn in Microsoft Flight Simulator X?; learn more about flight simulator software in this free instructional video.

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All right, now it's time to start talking a little about turning your aircraft. When your banking an airplane, that aircraft will turn because some of its lift is transferred horizontally, essentially pulling your aircraft around the corner, [SOUNDS LIKE] it's called. Now, what happens is when you turn your airplane in certain direction there's something called adverse yaw that will usually take place. Essentially if you're banking your aircraft, your nose is going to swing out in the opposite direction of your bank. Now, of course, the best way to compensate for this adverse yaw is to apply a little bit of opposite rudder and your airplane should bring its nose around, and your turn should remain coordinated. Even though weight is essentially a constant factor, it can fluctuate such as in a steep climb or a step turn. These forces are known as g-forces and can dramatically affect the way the aircraft deals with this force of weight.

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Turning in Microsoft Flight Simulator

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