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Principles of Flighteasy#543

Directional (weathercock) stability is primarily provided by:

A

The horizontal stabilizer

B

Wing dihedral

C

The vertical fin (vertical stabilizer)

Correct
D

The rudder trim tab

Explanation

The vertical fin produces a side force when the aircraft yaws, creating a restoring moment about the vertical axis (weathercock effect).

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