rudder
Example Sentences
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Once inside, you will have to adjust the seat so that you can reach the rudder pedals.
From Washington Post
“We’ve been flying the plane and trying to build it at the same time. Some days we have breaks, some days we have a rudder, but regardless we’re out there in the fight.”
From Washington Post
Eremenko said Universal chose to take the initial flight with the Dash 8 in part because its large vertical tail and rudder provide more control when the plane flies on one engine.
From Seattle Times
Xi similarly said: “As the leaders of these two great powers, China and the United States, we must play the role setting the direction of the rudder.”
From Washington Post
Now — sooner than anyone could have reasonably expected in his inaugural season in College Park — Kevin Willard has all at once repaired the rudder, righted the ship and set the Terrapins sailing toward brighter skies.
From Washington Times
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