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Precession – Is It Really A Left Turning Tendency?

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Joe Clark

Flight instructors teach their students about the left-turning tendencies an airplane encounters on takeoff.  Unfortunately, some flight instructors may not fully understand the dynamics of takeoff and might pass a misconception or two on to the next generation of new … Continue reading →

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