BLUEPRINTS: Yaw, Pitch, and Roll
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Three Axis

An airplane has three axis' of movement. They are known as the yaw, pitch, and roll. Combinations of these three controls enable an airplane to maneuver.

Yaw

The yaw allows the airplane to move towards the left or right while in flight. The movement is done about a ventricle axis. The yaw is controlled by the rudder. The rudder is located in the rear of the aircraft on the tail.

Pitch

The pitch refers to the movement of the airplane's nose either up or down. The movement is done about a horizontal axis stretching from one wing tip to the other. The elevator controls the pitch. The elevator is also located on the rear of the aircraft on the tail, along with the rudder.

Roll

Roll is known as the rising or dipping of the airplane's wing. The movement is done about a horizontal axis stretching from the nose to the tail of the aircraft. Ailerons control the roll. The ailerons are located on the trailing edge of both wings.

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