Fear of Landing

APRIL 19, 2024

Then he followed the installation procedure, including the mast nut torque application. The mast nut torque application is a critical procedure, which ensures that the rotor assembly remains attached to the main rotor mast. He asked a mechanic to come and verify the mast nut torque.

Torque 94

Torque Indicated Airspeed Tail Knot 94

Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The sound of a round engine, the feel of power and torque, and the legacy of military aviation all in one enchanting package. Repainted in 1996 and hangared since then, it sports a bold white and red paint scheme, with a red star and Cyrillic revealing its Russian roots. This particular Yak-52 likely produces more thrust than others.

Torque 62

Torque Airplanes Thrust Hangar 62

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. At that point the project is trucked 5 miles to the Prineville Airport where final assembly takes place in a hangar.

Airplanes 80

Airplanes Rudder Knot Aileron 80

Vintage Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

was removed from the National Mall in May 2019 and shipped for storage and refurbishment at the Udvar-Hay Center, and later refurbishment in the center’s Mary Baker Engen Restoration Hangar. Currently, the 109 is being repainted in the Engen Restoration Hangar, but will soon be made ready for shipment back to Washington D.C.,

Hangar 116

Hangar Torque Ferry Flight Pilot 116