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Old 8th Jun 2021, 20:25
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Originally Posted by Fl1ingfrog
No, the term 'precession' describes the reaction; the resulting vectors of any change. 'Torque' is the measurement of the force that exist.
I don't understand that. The fact that my nose will (assuming I don't apply proper rudder input) swing left when I raise the tail is the reaction. The torque causing the propeller to turn and generate thrust is not involved. The left turning tendency would be just the same if a flywheel spinning freely on a stationary shaft replaced the propeller.

Are you referring to some torque other than the torque causing the propeller to rotate and generate thrust? There are certainly other torques involved.
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