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Principles of flight

5.6.1.1 Elevator

If the control (the situation on the aircraft on the left) is pulled back, the elevator

(shown here in green) moves upwards, and a downward force is created on the

tail.

The nose is primarily lifted and the aircraft climbs. Secondarily, the speed

decreases. The opposite is true if the steering wheel is moved forward.

5.6.1.2 The aileron

If the stick is moved to the right, the right aileron will move upwards, and a

downward force will be created on the right wing. The left aileron will move
downwards, and lift is created on the left wing.

The primary effect is a bank to the right.

Secondary aileron effect:

1. When the aircraft banks to the right, the lift vector will tilt to the right
2. A horizontal force causes the aircraft to sideslip to the right

3. Wind on the side causes the aircraft to turn to the right (lateral center

behind the center of gravity).

Flight Theory PPL(A)(UL)/LAPL Henning Andersen, Midtjysk Flyveskole© 2025 479