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Old 04-10-2004 | 10:30 PM
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Trombe
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Default RE: Engine Offset

Engines create tourqe as they run (for reasons which I will not bother to explain). The larger the engine, the more tourque. The larger the airframe to the ammount of tourqe will deaden some of the effects.

Its all a balancing act performed by you, the tourqe of the engine, and the airframe. Thats why on takeoff with almost every plane you will need to hold a little rudder to compensate for the tourqe. Some planes have right and/or down thrust built into the firewall to compensate for the effects of tourqe during flight.

Follow the plans and you will be fine [8D]