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Old November 25th 07, 08:09 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Bertie the Bunyip[_19_]
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Default How come the wings bank when I use the rudder

"Mike Noel" wrote in
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...but if the wing has any significant dihedral, the 'upwind' wing
will be flying at a higher angle of attack than the 'downwind' wing,
causing a roll towards the downwind wing. The 'downwind' wing inboard
section will also be partially blanked by the fuselage which will also
produce asymmetrical lift on the wing.


Xactly.


Bertie