What Are Ailerons? | Aircraft Control Surfaces with Josh Rawlins

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What are ailerons, and how do they help pilots control an aircraft in flight? In this video from Epic Flight Academy, Chief Operating Officer Josh Rawlins explains how ailerons function, where they’re located, and why they’re essential for controlling an airplane’s roll during turns, banks, and maneuvers.

Whether you're just starting your flight training or you’re an aviation enthusiast wanting to understand aircraft control surfaces, this breakdown of ailerons is a must-watch for building foundational pilot knowledge.

✈️ You’ll learn:
• What ailerons are and where they’re found on the wing
• How pilots use them to bank and turn
• How ailerons affect roll, stability, and maneuvering
• Why mastering aileron control is vital in pilot training

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Chapters
0:00 - Introduction
0:42 - Josh Rawlins introduction to ailerons
1:02 - What are the ailerons?
1:47 - Different types of ailerons
2:32 - Control and maneuverability
2:54 - Maneuvering a larger aircraft
3:27 - Inner control mechanisms
3:59 - Accidents due to aileron failure
4:36 - Inception of the aileron and its evolution over time
5:47 - Summary of the ailerons

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