Question

Which of the following is used to effectively compensate adverse yaw?

(a) Rudder

(b) Empennage

(c) Flaps

(d) Slats

The question was posed to me in an interview for internship.

I would like to ask this question from Aircraft Electronics topic in portion Aircraft Electronics of Aircraft Maintenance

Answer 1

Right choice is (a) Rudder

The explanation is: The adverse yaw is effectively compensated by the use of the rudder. It results in a side force on the vertical tail which in turn opposes the adverse yaw by creating a favorable yawing moment.