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Understanding Left-Turning Tendencies in Airplanes

Northstar VFR

Torque is most noticeable when power is applied suddenly for example, during takeoff. This force pushes the tail to the right, causing the nose to yaw left. The same way you would counteract any of the other left turning tendencies By applying right rudder pressure to keep the nose aligned with the runway.

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Unbolted in Fairfield (Update on the 2022 Bell 407 GXP Crash)

Fear of Landing

It shows the helicopter flying normally, aligned to the runway, and then begin a gentle climb. The pilot told the airport tower controller that he may need the runway. The controller asked the pilot to report when two miles out and to expect runway 28. It rotated several times before crashing into the grass north of runway 28.

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The Fenestron Factor: Cabri G2 Crash in Gruyéres

Fear of Landing

The Cabri G2 comprises a shrouded tail rotor, usually referred to as a “Fenestron” (a registered trade mark of Eurocopter) that was proven to provide excellent maneuverability in every flight condition, in every direction of flight up to 40 kt at least. They crashed into a field east of the runway, breaking the skids off.

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Overcoming the Five Most Common Landing Errors

Flight Training Central

1) High Roundout Sometimes when the airplane appears to temporarily stop moving downward, the roundout has been made too rapidly and the airplane is flying level, too high above the runway. This would result in the airplane stalling and dropping hard onto the runway. Porpoising can also be caused by improper airspeed control.

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Is Flying a Helicopter Harder Than Flying a Plane? A Comparative Analysis

Pilot's Life Blog

The elevator, situated on the horizontal tail surface, adjusts pitch, raising or lowering the nose for ascent or descent. The rudder, attached to the vertical tail fin, manages yaw, enabling the nose to move left or right. Helicopter Controls Helicopter pilots utilize three main controls: the cyclic, collective, and anti-torque pedals.

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When Push Comes to Shove

Plane and Pilot

We would launch from the paved runway, retract the gear, and head out to one of the nearby waterways to practice takeoffs and landings. 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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When Push Comes to Shove

Plane and Pilot

We would launch from the paved runway, retract the gear, and head out to one of the nearby waterways to practice takeoffs and landings. 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.