Northstar VFR

JULY 21, 2024

More right rudder!!” The airplane rudder is one of the most misunderstood of the primary flight controls. Yet the rudder is one of the most important and one of the most under-utilized. The rudder’s most important function is controlling the yaw of the aircraft, which moves the nose of the plane left and right.

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Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Watch out for torque effect (especially if you are in high-powered aircraft) since the increase in power can cause the nose to yaw to the left. This requires rudder input to maintain directional control. While takeoff flaps improve performance, they also add unwanted drag. If so, you don’t need to worry about this step.

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Stability Horizontal Stabilizer Airplanes Lift 52

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 18, 2024

He had to drag out his tent and spend the night waiting for the next high tide to release him from his predicament. The airplane began to torque to the left, and I was just about to pull the power to idle before the left wing hit the nearby tree when the left float let go, and we jumped forward into deeper water.

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Airplanes Tail Torque Pilot 67

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 18, 2024

He had to drag out his tent and spend the night waiting for the next high tide to release him from his predicament. The airplane began to torque to the left, and I was just about to pull the power to idle before the left wing hit the nearby tree when the left float let go, and we jumped forward into deeper water.

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Airplanes Tail Torque Pilot 65

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

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.

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Airplanes Rudder Knot Aileron 67