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Old 22nd August 2002 | 12:56
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dublinpilot
 
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Counter Rotating Props

Watching a light twin the other day brough back something that I had read before about counter rotating props.

I remember reading about the effect of losing one prop and that one was a "critical prop" to lose, as it caused more yawing due to the position of the downward moving blade.

That much I understand.

Then it mentioned about counter rotating props, which ensure that neither prop is "critical prop".

That I understand too.

However I am sure it mentioned a disadvantage to counter rotating props, which explained why all twins arn't counter rotating....only I can't remember what it was, and I can't find the original text!!!!

Anyone else know the disadvantage of counter rotating props?
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