This longer arm in turn creates a greater yawing moment, and with rudder deflection fixed at its maximum value, airplane speed must be higher to overcome the effects of 'P' factor. The center of thrust is offset to the right side of the propeller hub, creating a greater distance (ARM) from the longitudinal axis to the thrust line of the right engine. Aerodynamically, this is due to asymmetrical thrust or 'P' factor.
On any airplane with both engines rotating clockwise the left engine is critical. Being that the left engine is the 'Critical Engine' for the C47/DC3 Bond's course of action would not have resulted in a climb, but instead resulted in the C47/DC3 performing a roll to the left onto it's back and most likely crashing.Ĭritical Engine Definition per the FAA: The engine whose failure would most adversely affect the airplane's performance or handling qualities is the critical engine. Bond then sets both engines to full power and pulls back on the yoke to initiate a climb. During the aircraft 'chase' scene the left engine of the C47/DC3 is shot out. On Her Majestys Secret Service (1969) - Goofs on IMDb - bloopers, mistakes.
