Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

General aviation aircraft demand has increased in deliveries of all private jets after 2021, and the industry has experienced significant growth in new and pre-owned purchases. Still, other factors, such as fuel efficiency, torque, and forceful performance, could also add to the benefits of turbocharged engines.

Torque 110

Torque General Aviation Jet 110

Vintage Aviation News

JULY 22, 2024

This new jet received the Air Force designation YF-96A and first flew on June 3rd, 1950. This device was designed to counteract the torque of the XT40. It was the Republic XF-84H Thunderscreech. The first XP-84 prototype, USAF #45-59475, sitting on the lake bed at Muroc AAF, California.

Torque 98

Torque Cockpit Jet Knot 98

Fear of Landing

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

On a jet aircraft, the hot air from the engines are routed to the critical surfaces of the aircraft, offering continuous thermal protection. Weather warnings had been issued for severe icing conditions in the area, forecasting icing between 12,000 and 21,000 feet.

Knot 98

Knot Approach Descent Weather 98

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. This type of design is common in delta-winged aircraft such as fighter jets.

Aileron 90

Aileron Weight-Shift-Control Rudder Longitudinal Axis 90

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. A significant investment in heavy, water-jet cut steel tooling means repeatedly accurate wings come off the Composite Creations table.

Airplanes 78

Airplanes Rudder Knot Aileron 78

Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 3, 2024

inches) to counteract the torque from the Monsone engine. The armament consisted of four Breda-SAFAT machine guns (two 12.7mm guns in the nose, and two 7.7mm guns in the wings). One distinguishing feature of the Folgore was the fact that its left wing was extended by 21 centimeters (8.5 91981 356-8.

Tail 119

Tail Torque Cockpit Airplanes 119