RE: applying rudder?
When your flying your plane, the only thing you need to with the rudder is keep the tail of the plane following the nose. If you go into a turn and the tail looks a little low, add a little rudder to bring it back in line etc. Going vertical and your falling off to one side, add a little to get you back straight. There is no big deal, just keep back end following the front end and you will be fine.