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EPISODE 006: PHAK Chapter 6: Flight Controls

PilotPrep.ai Season 1 Episode 6

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This chapter of the PHAK details the primary (ailerons, rudder, elevator) and secondary (flaps, trim tabs, spoilers) flight controls, their functions, and how they influence an aircraft's maneuverability. It also covers different control systems in modern aircraft.

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