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Old 5th April 2002 | 18:13
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Lu Zuckerman

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From: The home of Dudley Dooright-Where the lead dog is the only one that gets a change of scenery.
“P” Factor or Propeller factor: This is the way they taught it when I went through mechanics school way back in 49. The airflow from the propeller is in the form of a vortex, which can impart a sideward force on the vertical fin. To counter this force the vertical fin is offset somewhat generating an aerodynamic force that counters the sideward force generated by the vortex.
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