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.
Pilot Institute
JUNE 4, 2025
A constant-speed propeller is a propeller that automatically adjusts its blade pitch angle, allowing it to maintain a constant RPM (Revolutions Per Minute), regardless of engine power (torque), airspeed, or altitude. The constant-speed propeller is often referred to as the variable-pitch propeller, in contrast to the fixed-pitch propeller.
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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?
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.
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.
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.
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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