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Old 12-13-2002 | 07:12 AM
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Default Spiraling Slipstream?

That's actually known as P-factor, and yeah with larger GA planes it can take a lot of right rudder to overcome. In fact, in the Beaver I'm often using full right rudder while trying to get 'on the step' just to hold the nose straight. With a left crosswind sometimes it is impossible to keep the plane going straight until you're in a planing position.