Northstar VFR

MARCH 16, 2025

Left-turning tendencies are primarily caused by four aerodynamic effects:torque, spiraling slipstream, gyroscopic precession, and P-factor (asymmetric thrust).Each 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.

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Airplanes Rudder Torque Thrust 52

Fear of Landing

APRIL 19, 2024

The operator confirmed that the tail rotor had been installed the day before the accident. A mechanic had found a worn feathering bearing in the tail rotor hub and blade assembly. Then he followed the installation procedure, including the mast nut torque application. He asked a mechanic to come and verify the mast nut torque.

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Torque Indicated Airspeed Tail Knot 94

Flight Training Central

JANUARY 27, 2025

As the airplane contacts the ground, the tail will be forced down very rapidly by the back-elevator pressure and by inertia acting downward on the tail. Remember that torque will be created as power is applied; therefore, it will be necessary to use rudder pressure to keep the airplane straight as it settles onto the runway.

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Airplanes Runway Accelerated Stall Lift 89

Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

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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Torque Lift Airplanes Stability 52

Northstar VFR

JULY 21, 2024

As air flows over it, a force like lift results, and the tail is pulled in the opposite direction of the deflection. But instead of an upward force of lift on a wing, it’s a horizontal force pushing the tail of the plane causing the nose of the plane to move left and right. The pilot controls the throttle to create thrust.

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Rudder Airplanes Pilot Stability 52

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. Most of the ailerons mass lies behind the hinge, making it tail-heavy.

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Aileron Weight-Shift-Control Rudder Longitudinal Axis 90

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.

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Airplanes Rudder Knot Aileron 80