Ailerons control the aircraft in the
- longitudinal plane.
- lateral plane.
- directional plane.
Explanation from PART66Online
Ailerons move differentially to create a rolling moment about the longitudinal axis, controlling the aircraft in roll, which is the lateral plane of control. The elevator handles pitch in the longitudinal plane and the rudder handles yaw in the directional plane. Ailerons therefore provide lateral (roll) control.
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Aeromechanic asked · 9 Mar 2017
What is the difference between the axis and the plane . Aileron roll is provided along the longitudinal axis. Does this occurs in the lateral plane ?
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PART66Online
24 Mar 2017
Axis is perpendicular to plane, so yes.
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