Introduction to Control Systems

Think of a plane like a giant bird that you control. It can tilt up/down (pitch), lean side to side (roll), and turn left/right (yaw). The main tools to do this are called primary controls. There are also extra helpers for small adjustments, called secondary controls. 😊✈️

The main parts for steering a plane are ailerons, elevator, and rudder. Ailerons help the plane tilt left or right, the elevator makes it go up or down, and the rudder turns it side to side.

Think of secondary controls like flaps, slats, and trim as the helpers that make flying smoother. They boost lift, manage drag, and keep the plane steady during takeoff, flight, and landing.

Today's planes have cool tech called fly-by-wire. Instead of pilots moving parts by hand, they use computers 🖥️ to fly smoother and safer!

Auto-pilot is like a smart robot that can fly planes by itself! It uses cool gadgets and computer brains to keep the plane on track, up high, and zooming at the right speed.