Aerodynamics

Question 1

Left Turning Tendancies

Answer 1

P-Factor
Torque
Spirling Slipstream
Gyroscopic Precession

Question 2

P-Factor

Answer 2

Asymmetrical thrust due to the descending blade taking a bigger bite of the air

Question 3

Torque

Answer 3

Newton’s 3rd Law. “For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.” Propeller rotating in one direction, the aircraft is trying to turn in the opposite direction

Question 4

Spirling Slipstream

Answer 4

High speed rotation of the prop causes a slipstream that corkscrews around and strikes the vertical fin on the left side of the aircraft causing a yawing motion to the right

Question 5

Gyroscopic Precession

Answer 5

Applied force manifested 90 in the direction of rotation from where the force is applied

Question 6

Load Factor Limits

Answer 6

Normal: +3.8 to -1.52
Utility: +4.4 to -1.76
Acrobatic: 6 to -3