When piloting an aircraft, there are several inspections and checks that must be implemented before taking off. One of the various items to inspect on an aircraft before taking off is the rudder. This is because the rudder is vital for ensuring that you as the pilot are on the centerline of the runway. The right rudder, specifically, is responsible for preventing the plane from veering toward the left outermost edge. Should there be any issues with this part, the chances that your takeoff and landing could be impacted increases significantly. If there is ever an instance where rudder failure is an issue, the best strategy to implement is that which is pre-planned. For those unfamiliar with aircraft and the physics behind how they are able to take flight, it is important to understand why the rudder is so important. Knowing this will help in understanding the reason for an aircraft’s natural tendency to turn left. There are four reasons for this, those being the torque, P-factor, gyroscopic precession, and the spiraling slipstream. For a more detailed outline of these three factors, see below: