Plane and Pilot

MARCH 10, 2025

cubic inches of it, to create a tidal wave of torque that permits it to run a paltry 2,700 rpm at the max. Liquid cooling means so-called shock cooling on descent just isnt a thing. Specifically, Rotaxs approach to putting 160 hp to the prop flange is fundamentally different from Lycomings. On top of all this, the Rotax is light.

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Descent Airplanes Torque Pilot 98

Fear of Landing

APRIL 19, 2024

At approximately 30-40 feet agl, the spinning stopped and the helicopter appeared to stabilize for a brief moment before continuing a nose-low, forward descent into the grass north of Runway 28. Then he followed the installation procedure, including the mast nut torque application. As it descended it spun around 2-3 times.

Torque 98

Torque Indicated Airspeed Tail Knot 98

Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The elevator, situated on the horizontal tail surface, adjusts pitch, raising or lowering the nose for ascent or descent. Helicopter Controls Helicopter pilots utilize three main controls: the cyclic, collective, and anti-torque pedals. Helicopters use a cyclic, collective, and anti-torque pedals, requiring coordination for stability.

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Torque Lift Airplanes Stability 52

Flight Training Central

JANUARY 27, 2025

This not only stops the descent, but actually starts the airplane climbing. Remember that torque will be created as power is applied; therefore, it will be necessary to use rudder pressure to keep the airplane straight as it settles onto the runway. This climbing during the roundout is known as ballooning.

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Airplanes Runway Accelerated Stall Lift 89

Fear of Landing

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The crew acknowledged and said that they were at the ideal point of descent and waiting for clearance. The approach controller instructed the crew to continue to wait for the descent clearance. The controller advised that their descent would be authorised in the next two minutes. The ATR’s airspeed was 184 knots.

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Knot Approach Descent Weather 104

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The rotational force thats needed to move an object about an axis is called torque. The simplest formula for torque is: Torque = F x L L is the distance between the object and the axis of rotation, also called the moment arm. The resulting loss of lift leads to a rapid descent by the aircraft.

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Aileron Weight-Shift-Control Rudder Longitudinal Axis 90

Pilot Institute

APRIL 12, 2025

The complication with helicopters is that the main rotor is driven by an engine that applies a twisting force (torque) to spin it. This is called torque reaction, and if its left unchecked, the helicopter fuselage will spin in the opposite direction of the main rotor. These rotors create equal and opposite torques that cancel out.

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Lift Thrust Torque Aileron 52