INTRO TO THE HELICOPTER

Question 1

Rotor System

Answer 1

The spinning blades that lift a helicopter

Question 2

Rotor Configurations

Answer 2

single main, coaxial, tandem, intermeshing,

Question 3

Tail Rotor

Answer 3

Small rotor that counteracts the torque of the main rotor (traditional, fenestron, NOTAR)

Question 4

Cyclic

Answer 4

Controls the direction of flight

Question 5

Collective

Answer 5

Controls the helicopter’s lift

Question 6

Anti-Torque Pedals

Answer 6

Control the tail rotor, adjusting yaw

Question 7

Throttle

Answer 7

Controls the engine speed and power output.

Question 8

Flight Conditions

Answer 8

Environmental factors like wind, temperature, and altitude.

Question 9

Collective Pitch Control

Answer 9

Adjusting the angle of all rotor blades simultaneously

Question 10

Throttle Control

Answer 10

Adjusting the engine power to maintain rotor speed

Question 11

Governor

Answer 11

A sensing device that keeps rotor speed steady

Question 12

Correlator

Answer 12

A mechanical connection that links collective and throttle

Question 13

Cyclic Pitch Control

Answer 13

Adjusting the angle of each rotor blade individually for directional control

Question 14

SFAR 73 Awareness

Answer 14

Energy Management: Understanding how to control the helicopter’s energy (potential and kinetic) during flight, especially in critical situations like autorotations.
Low Rotor RPM (Blade Stall): Recognizing the signs of low rotor RPM and the procedures for recovery.
Low G Hazards (Mast Bumping): Understanding the dangers of maneuvers that can cause the rotor mast to strike the tail boom.
Autorotations: In-depth training on autorotation procedures, including proper control inputs and recovery techniques