Northstar VFR
MARCH 16, 2025
Torque is most noticeable when power is applied suddenly for example, during takeoff. The same way you would counteract any of the other left turning tendencies By applying right rudder pressure to keep the nose aligned with the runway. Lets take a quick look at all four of them: 1. How do you counter this left turning tendency?
Fear of Landing
APRIL 19, 2024
It shows the helicopter flying normally, aligned to the runway, and then begin a gentle climb. The pilot told the airport tower controller that he may need the runway. The controller asked the pilot to report when two miles out and to expect runway 28. It rotated several times before crashing into the grass north of runway 28.
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Air Facts
JUNE 6, 2025
My next idea was something I had learned as a relatively new pilot: a firm bounce on the runway using the main gear. This wasn’t a big city airport, so no foamed runway. The first bit of luck was a nice, smooth grass runway next to the paved one. That way, the prop might clear the runway entirely and be spared.
Flight Training Central
JANUARY 27, 2025
1) High Roundout Sometimes when the airplane appears to temporarily stop moving downward, the roundout has been made too rapidly and the airplane is flying level, too high above the runway. This would result in the airplane stalling and dropping hard onto the runway. Porpoising can also be caused by improper airspeed control.
Fear of Landing
JUNE 28, 2024
At about 50 meters (165 feet) above the ground, the pilot turned left, planning to fly over the grass runway as the start of his routing. Reducing the lift and decreasing the torque effect helped to stabilize the helicopter. They crashed into a field east of the runway, breaking the skids off.
Pilot's Life Blog
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Helicopter Controls Helicopter pilots utilize three main controls: the cyclic, collective, and anti-torque pedals. Anti-torque pedals manage the tail rotor’s thrust, countering the main rotor’s torque to maintain directional control and stability. Why is helicopter flight control more challenging?
Vintage Aviation News
SEPTEMBER 8, 2024
As soon as the weather gets right,’ because during the winter months down there, that runway gets soft. Once I knew the airplane inside and out, I just had to wait on the runway.” Photo via Johnny Mazza III “When I got to the end of the runway, I felt confident, but I literally went through everything three, four times.
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