14.22 What is the function of the "yaw damper" on the autopilot?

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Airplanes with swept wings are susceptible to a highly unpleasant oscillation called a Dutch roll, which is related to their yaw instability. The yaw damper uses the rudder to control this tendency.

Michael D. Klatt

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