Pilot Institute

APRIL 12, 2025

Developments in aircraft design and engine technology have allowed us to fly farther, faster, and carry more payload. Helicopters use a small rotor mounted on the tail that produces sideways thrust to counter the main rotors torque reaction. Other Designs The tail rotor is not the only way to solve the torque reaction problem.

Lift 52

Lift Thrust Torque Aileron 52

Vintage Aviation News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The fuselage was made from a welded steel tube framework, with duralumin skin placed on the forward and center sections, while the rear section, along with its twin tail design, was covered with fabric. 20 was introduced, it was one of the most capable bombers in the world in terms of speed and payload capacity. At the time the BR.20

Payload 52

Payload Pilot Aileron Stability 52

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

True, a slightly higher aspect ratio wing was desired, which in turn required a larger vertical tail and thus a little extra mass, but the size, approximately 20% larger than a Widgeon, was set. The Mallard—it’s a trike—has a tail stinger because it otherwise falls on its tail when loading.” lb/sq ft Power loading 10.32

Airplanes 79

Airplanes Rudder Knot Aileron 79