Gyroscopic Torques Produced by Propellers

Pete Soule

Abstract

An article on the elements of the gyroscopic torque that propellers place on aircraft with emphasis on small aircraft and Microaeronautics. Measurements made on a variety of small aircraft propellers are provided.

Contents

   1 Introduction

   2 Weight and Diameter

   3 Radius of Gyration

   4 Gyro Torques