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The Role of Newton’s Third Law in Aviation

Pilot Institute

APRIL 12, 2025

Developments in aircraft design and engine technology have allowed us to fly farther, faster, and carry more payload. The complication with helicopters is that the main rotor is driven by an engine that applies a twisting force (torque) to spin it. Other Designs The tail rotor is not the only way to solve the torque reaction problem.

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Lift Thrust Torque Aileron

Nothing Small About It

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

True, a slightly higher aspect ratio wing was desired, which in turn required a larger vertical tail and thus a little extra mass, but the size, approximately 20% larger than a Widgeon, was set. Another advantage of the counter-rotating props is the elimination of torque roll. lb/sq ft Power loading 10.32

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The Role of Newton’s Third Law in Aviation

Nothing Small About It

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