Straight-and-level flight is flight in which constant altitude and heading are maintained. The attitude of the rotor disk relative to the horizon determines the airspeed. The horizontal stabilizer design determines the helicopter’s attitude when stabilized at an airspeed and altitude. Altitude is primarily controlled by use of the collective. Technique To maintain forward flight, the … Read more
There are four fundamentals of flight upon which all maneuvers are based: straight-and-level flight, turns, climbs, and descents. All controlled flight maneuvers consist of one or more of these four fundamentals of flight. If a student pilot is able to perform these maneuvers well, and the student’s proficiency is based on accurate “feel” and control … Read more
Although helicopter flight principles are the same for all rotorcraft, no two helicopters perform exactly alike. Differences in rotor system design, wind, temperature, humidity, aircraft weight, and installed equipment all influence how a helicopter responds during flight. For this reason, the flight techniques presented here are intended to apply to the majority of training helicopters. … Read more