Flight Training Central

MARCH 3, 2025

Depending on design, airfoils used in general aviation, stall at angles of attack between 16 to 18 degrees. This is because the vertical component of thrust reduces the wing loading, and the propeller slipstream tends to maintain airflow over the center sections of the wings.

Rudder 96

Rudder Aileron Airplanes Accelerated Stall 96

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

In recent times, composite materials have been introduced for flight controls even in small general aviation aircraft. Fly-by-wire is expensive, so you wont find it on most small general aviation aircraft. The rotational force thats needed to move an object about an axis is called torque.

Aileron 90

Aileron Weight-Shift-Control Rudder Longitudinal Axis 90

Pilot Institute

APRIL 12, 2025

This principle is fundamental in generating lift, thrust, and maneuverability, allowing aircraft to fly. Both Newton’s Third Law and Bernoulli’s Principle contribute to lift generation. Thrust (how it moves forward). This means aircraft need to generate a force to push them forward.

Lift 52

Lift Thrust Torque Aileron 52

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. Switching quickly in and out of reverse is not really part of the props’ repertoire, so plan your maneuvers.

Airplanes 80

Airplanes Rudder Knot Aileron 80