Pilot Tail Torque 
Northstar VFR
MARCH 16, 2025
Torque is most noticeable when power is applied suddenly for example, during takeoff. If uncorrected, it can cause a yawing movement to the left, requiring the pilot to use right rudder to maintain coordinated control. This force pushes the tail to the right, causing the nose to yaw left. So what does that mean exactly?
Flying Magazine
JULY 22, 2025
Talking with Epic chief pilot Peter King, he told us of doing a loading problem for a flight from Van Nuys, California, to Las Vegas with two 400-pounders in the front seats, two 300-pounders in the middle seats, two 200-pounders in the rear seats, and 200 pounds of baggage.
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Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
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Pilot Institute
APRIL 12, 2025
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Air Facts
JUNE 6, 2025
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Fear of Landing
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Fear of Landing
JUNE 28, 2024
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