Eli5: How do planes fly with one engine?

Question

If you get pushed from one side only, doesnt that mean the plane can only go to the opposite lane? Or cicrling

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Answer 1

There is certainly a yawing (rotating like the plane was on a turntable) effect, but the plane has a rudder in the tail which can help counteract the effect. While pilots would certainly prefer to turn in one direction since the plane wants to go that way anyway, you can turn in the other direction just fine.