ACF Basic 3 Flashcards
1
Q
rotorcraft definition
A
rotorcraft is power-driven heavier-than-air aircraft supported in flight by the reaction of air on one or more rotors
2
Q
list different versions of rotorcraft
A
- helicopter
- autogyro
- gyrodine
- convertiplane
3
Q
list the main components of a rotorcraft
A
- powerplant
- rotor
- fuselage
- undercarriage
- tail section
4
Q
list anti-torque devices
A
- tail rotor
- fanestron
- notar
- two main rotors
5
Q
list controls of helicopters
A
- cyclic
- collective
- rudder pedals
6
Q
what is rigidity
A
rigidity is the ability of the gyroscope to maintain its axis pointing in a fixed direction in space unless subjected to an external force
7
Q
what are the two special properties of gyroscope?
A
rigidity and precession
8
Q
list flight instruments
A
- air speed indicator
- altimeter
- vertical speed indicator
- turn and bank indicator
- artificial horizon
- magnetic compass
- directional gyro indicator
