Editing Flight control surfaces (section)

===Rudder===
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The [[rudder]] is typically mounted on the trailing edge of the [[vertical stabilizer]], part of the [[empennage]]. When the pilot pushes the left pedal, the rudder deflects left.  Pushing the right pedal causes the rudder to deflect right.  Deflecting the rudder right pushes the tail left and causes the nose to yaw to the right. Centering the rudder pedals returns the rudder to neutral and stops the yaw.