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How does a weight-shift-control aircraft mainly control its flight?

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  1. With a rudder and elevator
  2. With ailerons on the wing
  3. By deforming the flexible wing

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References

  1. FAA Weight-Shift Control Flying Handbook Addendum (MOSAIC) www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/WSC_HB_Addendum_(MOSAIC).pdf Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. FAA Weight-Shift Control Flying Handbook Addendum (MOSAIC) www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/WSC_HB_Addendum_(MOSAIC).pdf Checked 2026-10-10.
  3. 14 CFR 1.1 Definitions (weight-shift-control aircraft) www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14/1.1 Checked 2026-10-10.

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