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Old 2nd November 2010 | 20:52
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24Carrot
 
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Talking of complexities, it isn't just the prop that produces drag on an aircraft.

Compared to the free-wheeling prop, the stopped prop will impart more of a twist to the airflow over the fuselage and tail-fin/rudder. After correcting with rudder, you will have more induced drag at the tail. If you end up with any extra yaw, the whole aircraft's profile drag will go up too.

I have no idea how big this effect is!

Edited to add:
A stopped prop probably needs some aileron deflection too.
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