Lift Tail Torque 
Northstar VFR
MARCH 16, 2025
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. When the aircraft is in a climb, the descending blade meets the relative wind at a greater angle, producing more lift (thrust). So what does that mean exactly? The result?
Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Key Takeaways Ailerons control the aircrafts roll by adjusting lift on each wing. The aircrafts wing is able to generate lift due to its shape. The more the wings shape is able to change the direction of the flow of air over the surface, the more lift it will produce. Why does this increase the lift? How Do Ailerons Work?
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Pilot Institute
APRIL 12, 2025
Lift is the force that aircraft use to counter gravity. Newton’s Third Law is one of the key laws of physics that explains lift. Lets see what Newtons Third Law is, and why we need it to understand lift. This principle is fundamental in generating lift, thrust, and maneuverability, allowing aircraft to fly.
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.
Fear of Landing
JUNE 28, 2024
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. The helicopter, still powered, briefly lifted off again.
Flight Training Central
JANUARY 27, 2025
It may be necessary to add a slight amount of power to keep the airspeed from decreasing excessively and to avoid losing lift too rapidly. 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.
Pilot's Life Blog
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Aerodynamic Differences Fixed-Wing Aircraft (Airplanes) Airplanes , or fixed-wing aircraft, generate lift through their stationary wings as they move forward. This pressure difference produces lift, allowing the aircraft to ascend. Each rotor blade acts as an airfoil, and as it rotates, it moves air over its surface, generating lift.
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