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Differential ailerons are designed to:

A

Increase roll rate at low speed

B

Reduce adverse yaw by deflecting up aileron more than down

C

Provide automatic coordination

D

Increase drag symmetrically

B

Reduce adverse yaw by deflecting up aileron more than down✓ Correct Answer

Explanation

Differential ailerons deflect the up-going aileron more than the down-going one, equalizing drag and reducing adverse yaw.

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