Aerospace Engineering > GATE 2017 > Flight Mechanics
The phenomenon of rudder lock in conventional low speed aircraft is primarily due to
A
large value of directional derivative. Cnβ
B
the sidewash due to fuselage on the vertical stabilizer
C
the tendency of rudder to float rapidly at high angles of side-slip
D
the sidewash due to wing on the vertical stabilizer

Correct : c

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