Originally Posted by
bthirsk
If you have a mid wing plane, try doing some slow figure 8 and take note of your required inputs. That will show you the difference. it is easier to actually see what is happening with mid wing planes.
It is similar to helicopters turn easier right than left due to gyroscopic precession. The heli must overcome this force to make a left turn.
I disagree with you comment concerning helicopters since I fly them. Turning CCW no problem but turning CW is something I must think about while doing it.