S2E36 - Aileron, Rudder, Elevator: Mastering Fixed-Wing Flight Controls Before You Stall or Spin

In this Bonus Episode, Season 2, Episode 36 of Sky Commander Academy, we shift gears from multirotors to fixed-wing aircraft — and unpack the critical flight control surfaces that keep your plane in the sky (or send it into a spin). If you’re preparing for Advanced RPAS operations with fixed-wing platforms, understanding these control surfaces isn’t optional — it’s mission-critical.

This episode gives you a pilot-friendly breakdown of how each surface controls your drone’s movement — and how poor control inputs can quickly lead to instability.

You’ll learn:

• The role of ailerons, rudders, and elevators in fixed-wing flight

• How these surfaces control pitch, roll, and yaw — and why coordinated control matters

• What happens during stalls, spins, and aerodynamic loss of control

• How wind, turbulence, and improper control inputs impact your flight

• Practical tips to master fixed-wing flying for long-range, mapping, and BVLOS missions

If you’re serious about taking your RPAS career beyond multirotors, this bonus episode gives you the technical insight you need to fly fixed-wing platforms safely and confidently.

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