Changing direction with the rudder

[ab00000l1280]

Do you use the rudder in addition to the ailerons to change direction during normal flight? Which is correct?

[BennyBoy_Alpha]

Especially if autopilot is on - definitely not.

[Jayzers_Aviation]

I use the rudder only on the ground and in crosswinds

[ab00000l1280]

But in a three-axis autopilot, the rudder is also controlled by the autopilot.

[BennyBoy_Alpha]

Yeah. Small movements and trimming to keep the aircraft stable. Definitely not full deflection.