Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 24, 2025

In a special message to Club members on 19th March, Squadron Leader Mark Suggs Sugden, Officer Commanding BBMF, explained that the pause in flying for the BBMFs Merlin-engine fighters had officially been lifted. On the very day that announcement was made14th Marchhe carried out the post-winter-maintenance air test on Spitfire Mk XVI TE311.

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Torque Pilot Lift Cockpit 96

Northstar VFR

MARCH 16, 2025

Torque is most noticeable when power is applied suddenly for example, during takeoff. When the aircraft is in a climb, the descending blade meets the relative wind at a greater angle, producing more lift (thrust). Each plays a unique role, especially at high power settings and low airspeeds, such as during takeoff. The result?

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Airplanes Rudder Torque Thrust 52

Flight Training Central

MARCH 3, 2025

If the bank increases, the loss of vertical lift component tends to lower the nose. Because of engine torque and “P” factor, turns to the left will tend to steepen, and banks to the right tend to decrease. Then, slowly and smoothly bring the nose up to the attitude which will stall the airplane.

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Rudder Aileron Airplanes Accelerated Stall 96

Fear of Landing

APRIL 19, 2024

Then he followed the installation procedure, including the mast nut torque application. The mast nut torque application is a critical procedure, which ensures that the rotor assembly remains attached to the main rotor mast. He asked a mechanic to come and verify the mast nut torque.

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Torque Indicated Airspeed Tail Knot 98

Fear of Landing

JUNE 28, 2024

The pilot lowered the collective lever by 50%, which decreases the pitch angle of the main rotor blades and thus reduces the lift generated by the rotor. Reducing the lift and decreasing the torque effect helped to stabilize the helicopter. The helicopter, still powered, briefly lifted off again.

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Rudder Tail Lift Knot 111

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. By adding power, thrust can be increased to keep the airspeed from decelerating too rapidly and the wings from suddenly losing lift, but throttle must be closed immediately after touchdown.

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Airplanes Runway Accelerated Stall Lift 89

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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Torque Lift Airplanes Stability 52