Deck General USCG Q#200 (Set 6)

The "rudder adjustment" control on an autopilot steering stand is used to __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — set the number of degrees of rudder per degree of course error

Autopilot rudder adjustment, often termed counter-rudder or proportional control, determines the amount of rudder angle applied per degree of heading error to prevent overshoot and maintain tight course keeping.

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