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Video answers: ‘Why does the rudder always point to the right?’

Here are the answers to last Friday’s video, enjoy!

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. On a small plane, it’s usually controlled by pedals which are directly connected to cables to change the position of the rudder. On an Airbus the movements of the side stick generate an electric impulse which is sent to the flight control computer, then the actuators, then a hydraulic system which moves the rudder into position.
  2. When the engines are turned off, hydraulic pressure decreases and the actuators don’t have the pressure to keep the rudder in a neutral position. So in reality, the rudder moves in the direction that the wind is blowing.

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Video: ‘Why does the rudder always point to the right?’

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This week’s video explains why the rudder of an Airbus always points to the right when parked. Watch the video to find out why.

Try to answer the following questions about the video and come back on Monday for the answers.

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. How is the control of the rudder different on a small plane than on an Airbus?
  2. Why does the rudder always point to the right?

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Have a great weekend!

Why does the RUDDER point to the right? Explained by Captain Joe

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Rudder problems

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Here’s the text to the listening from yesterday.

Enjoy!!

An Embraer ERJ-170 with 78 people on board, was descending towards its destination when the crew reported control problems with the plane. They gave further information to ATC, indicating a problem with the rudder. As a result, emergency services were dispatched as the flight approached the runway, however their services were unnecessary as the the aircraft landed without any other problems and taxied to the stand.

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Rudder problems

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Listen to this recording and try to write what your understand. You should try to write everything that is said.

You can listen as many times as you want.

Check below the recording for some of the difficult words and come back and check the full text from this recording tomorrow.

Suggested ICAO level: 3+

Have a great day!

Difficult words: dispatch (v.)