Fear of Landing

JUNE 28, 2024

In the event of an unintentional left yaw, the pilot must immediately apply right rudder, that is, firmly apply pressure on the right rudder pedal. The key is to respond swiftly and with rather more right rudder than might be expected from pilots without experience with Fenestron-equipped helicopters. The weather was clear.

Rudder 111

Rudder Tail Lift Knot 111

Air Facts

JANUARY 13, 2025

Even the normally aspirated version (which is less popular than the turbo) climbs to 11,000 feet pretty easily, where it will cruise at over 160 knots on less than 15 gallons per hour. No rudder trim. Like the lack of nose wheel steering, the lack of rudder trim has always bothered me. Its noisy.

Airplanes 98

Airplanes Rudder Knot Pilot 98

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Adverse yaw is a side effect of aileron use, countered by rudder input. 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. What Is an Aileron?

Aileron 90

Aileron Weight-Shift-Control Rudder Longitudinal Axis 90

Flying Magazine

MAY 29, 2025

Claimed 75 percent cruise is a blistering 261 knots, and initial climb rate is 1875 fpm. At economy cruise (55 percent), the fuel burn is 32 gph and claimed speed is 225 knots. Primary flight controls are via push-pull tubes, torque tubes and bell cranks. The airplane gets a gross weight boost to 6,356 pounds ramp weight.

Knot 115

Knot Airplanes Gross Weight Rudder 115

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

“We routinely taxi at 1200 rpm due to the low spray…[we] can cruise at 10 knots” in displacement mode, something a Goose can’t do. 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.

Airplanes 79

Airplanes Rudder Knot Aileron 79