Remove Clearance Remove Drag Remove Torque
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Icing, Systems, and Human Factors: Preliminary Findings on Voepass flight 2283

Fear of Landing

The crew acknowledged and said that they were at the ideal point of descent and waiting for clearance. This signifies a significant increase in drag which is causing the airspeed to drop by 15 to 20 knots. This signifies a significant increase in drag which is causing the airspeed to drop by 15 to 20 knots.

Knot 104
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Nothing Small About It

Plane and Pilot

Another advantage of the counter-rotating props is the elimination of torque roll. This is the tendency to dig in the left tip float during takeoff while countering engine torque. The airfoil is a Harry Riblett shape, giving modernized flow separation on the leading edge for a soft stall yet with good lift and drag performance.