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The Role of Newton’s Third Law in Aviation

Pilot Institute

Developments in aircraft design and engine technology have allowed us to fly farther, faster, and carry more payload. The complication with helicopters is that the main rotor is driven by an engine that applies a twisting force (torque) to spin it. Other Designs The tail rotor is not the only way to solve the torque reaction problem.

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Nothing Small About It

Plane and Pilot

Combining the Gweduck’s advanced hull with its counter-rotating propellers means differential power allows crosswind water taxiing impossible in floatplanes along with higher hull-in-water taxiing speeds. “We Another advantage of the counter-rotating props is the elimination of torque roll. A not so obvious advantage is taxiing.