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Because flight control systems and aerodynamic characteristics vary greatly between aircraft, it is essential that a pilot become familiar with the primary and secondary flight control systems of the aircraft being flown. The primary source of this information is the AFM or the POH. Various manufacturer and owner group websites can also be a valuable source of additional information.
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- Introduction to Flight Controls
- Flight Control Systems – Primary Flight Controls (Part One)
- Flight Control Systems – Primary Flight Controls (Part Two)
- Flight Control Systems – Primary Flight Controls (Part Three)
- Flight Control Systems – Secondary Flight Controls (Part One)
- Flight Control Systems – Secondary Flight Controls (Part Two)
- Autopilot
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