English Explanatory Dictionary

P-factor

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An aerodynamic phenomenon experienced by a moving propeller, whereby the propeller's center of thrust moves off-center when the aircraft is at a high angle of attack.

Word forms

P-factor P-factors

Etymology

Blend of propeller + factor.

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