A rudder is a primary flight control surface that helps control yaw, improve coordination, and support directional stability in aircraft.
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A winglet is a wingtip device that helps reduce drag, control wingtip vortices, and improve the efficiency of fixed-wing aircraft.
A pitot tube is a small pressure probe that helps aircraft measure airspeed by sensing airflow pressure during flight.
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