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Module 12. Helicopter aerodynamics, structures and systems

In straight and level flight, the forward air speed is controlled by the

  • cyclic stick and the throttle.
  • the cyclic stick and the collective lever.
  • collective lever and the throttle.

Jordi asking:

Shouldn't it be collective with throttle?

Community Comments (2)

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emanuelemarinelli Posts: 1 24.10.2021 / 20:33
No. During flight, throttle is always fully open, so, to control direction you manage cyclic and to maintain height(or increase speed) the collective. Hope to be helpful
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Jordi Posts: 198 26.10.2021 / 10:31
thank you for the answer,i managed to pass the module on my first try . Unfortunatelly not many questions (in my case) were from this site , so i would also advise people to read their textbooks.

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