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Torque
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Tendency of the helicopter to turn in the opposite direction of the main rotor rotation.
R22 drifts right. |
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Translating Tendency
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The tendency of the helicopter to move laterally during a hover.
aka Tail Rotor Drift R-22 drifts right. |
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Profile Drag
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Drag incurred from frictional or parasitic resistance of the blades through the air. Not affected by AOA much, Increases slightly w/ airspeed.
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Dynamic Rollover
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15 degrees
- Rolling Moment - Pivot Point - Thrust > Weight (must be producing lift) |
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Static Rollover
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42 degrees in R-22
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Coriolis Effect
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Increase velocity when center of mass is closer to axis of rotation.
Decrease velocity when CofM is farther from axis of rotation. --Ice Skater-- |
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At what rotor RPM will the low rotor rpm warning light and horn come on ?
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97%
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Changing the altimeter setting by 0.1 inch will change the indicated altitude by?
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100ft
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Deviation in a magnetic compass is caused by the...
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Magnetic fields within the aircraft distorting the line of magnetic force
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During flight, when are the indications of a magnetic compass accurate?
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Only in straight-and-level unaccelerated flight.
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