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. Left-turning tendencies are primarily caused by four aerodynamic effects:torque, spiraling slipstream, gyroscopic precession, and P-factor (asymmetric thrust).Each
Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
The rotational force thats needed to move an object about an axis is called torque. The simplest formula for torque is: Torque = F x L L is the distance between the object and the axis of rotation, also called the moment arm. Most of the ailerons mass lies behind the hinge, making it tail-heavy.
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Pilot Institute
APRIL 12, 2025
The complication with helicopters is that the main rotor is driven by an engine that applies a twisting force (torque) to spin it. This is called torque reaction, and if its left unchecked, the helicopter fuselage will spin in the opposite direction of the main rotor. These rotors create equal and opposite torques that cancel out.
Flying Magazine
JULY 22, 2025
The deicing boots seem to mate so smoothly with the wings and tail that the only way to tell where that happens is that they are different colors. Pulling the prop back to 1,500 rpm (from its normal 1,700 rpm) reduces the noise level but does not change speed or fuel burn as the autothrottle adjusts torque. gph fuel burn.
Air Facts
JUNE 6, 2025
With its sleek, cantilever wing and raked tail, it seemed like a step up from the more pedestrian Skyhawk. With a couple of strong backs pushing down on the tail, we raised the nose and found the culprit: the nose wheel had jammed in the wheel well due to a broken torque link bolt.
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. They crashed into a field east of the runway, breaking the skids off.
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