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Old 03-06-2008 | 11:00 PM
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From: Tokoroa, , NEW ZEALAND
Default RE: Torque after takeoff

Torque creates roll, not yaw.

Gyroscopic precession can create yaw, but only with very sudden pitch changes.

I've never had any problems with planes (large or small) being adversely affected by engine torque.