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Old 08-26-2016, 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by drac1
The old "Spiral Slipstream" myth.


Slipstream swirl is a corkscrewing airflow that travels around the fuselage.
This airflow strikes the vertical stabilizer, increasing its AOA. The increase in AOA of the vertical stabilizer pulls the tail to the right and yaws the nose to the left.
This situation is more prevalent at high power settings and low airspeeds.
To compensate, right rudder is required.
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