Bob,

I know what Zane was doing. I was simply answering a different question. Threads do creep a bit, ya know... .

As to it only being P Factor: Nope, sorry. Gyroscopic precession operates in the opposite direction on a CCW turning engine as well, as does the slipstream effect, since the vertical fin is moved and realigned to accomodate slipstream effect. That is why the ME's built in Spain were ugly flyers--the tail was in the wrong place for that rotation.

And, yes, torque also operates opposite, so ALL the forces work in the opposite direction, I believe, in a CCW rotating engine.

But, you're right--that wasn't Zane's point.

MTV

One example I have seen . A Cessna Skywagon flew OK until it was put on floats.
It required heavy right rudder to force it off the water, and it was a handful
until the left wing cam was adjusted for max lift, then it was OK.
Happy Day

1SeventyZ wrote:"Please answer this simple question to help keep spambots out:
Name one of the 4 contributing factors to left-turning tendency in an aircraft."

My big fat a$$ seating in the left seat!

Sorry, Zane. Couldn't resist.