Aircraft control systems play a direct role in flight management, comprising a variety of control surfaces and equipment that pilots rely on to efficiently maneuver aircraft during operations. Flight controls generally come in the form of ailerons, elevators, rudders, and various secondary control surfaces that bolster control, each playing a unique role in managing flight direction and stability. While all control surfaces and system elements are important, this blog will specifically focus on the aircraft rudder, its function, and its critical role within broader flight control systems.