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Old 28th April 2002 | 11:52
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distaff_beancounter
 
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Cool Vtfpolotpb

In F/Ws the yaw is similar, but is only really noticable just after applying full power for takeoff.

If you don't use the rudder to keep the aircraft straight, some of the more powerful aircraft, will run off the side of the runway

Radial engines tend to produce a more noticable yaw.

All taildraggers need active use of rudders on takeoff, to keep straight.

Most of the smaller light twins have engines rotating in the same direction, therefore have more yaw on takeoff than singles.

The more expensive light twins have counter rotating props, to eliminate this yaw (but I don't usually get my hands on any of those )
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