When yawing, you should also ____ to maintain balance.

• A. Roll
• B. Bank
• C. Pitch
• D. Yaw

Answer: (A)

Yaw is rotation about the vertical axis and is controlled with the rudder. When you yaw, the aircraft can slip and the lift vector may not align with the weight, so you add a small roll with the ailerons to keep the wings level and the flight coordinated. Rolling in the same direction as the yaw helps stabilize the attitude, centers the ball in the standard turn-and-slip indicator, and keeps the airplane balanced as you yaw. Rolling alone changes the bank and a turn, while pitching changes altitude or angle of attack, and yaw without some roll can lead to an uncoordinated sideslip.