12 Questions
Which control is considered the primary control for rpm in piston helicopters?
Throttle
What is the purpose of the cyclic pitch control in a helicopter?
Tilt the tip-path plane in the desired horizontal direction
In what direction does the rotor disc tilt if the cyclic pitch control is moved aft?
Aft
Which control influences manifold pressure in piston helicopters?
Collective pitch
What should be avoided when making adjustments to aircraft control?
Large adjustments of collective pitch or throttle
Which control allows the pilot to fly the helicopter in any horizontal direction?
Cyclic pitch
What does the cyclic pitch control change?
Direction of lift force
What controls the attitude and airspeed of a helicopter?
Cyclic pitch control
What does the rotor disc tilt in the same direction as?
Cyclic pitch control movement
What should be analyzed to determine which control to use in helicopters?
Tachometer and manifold pressure gauge
What controls are considered secondary controls of each other's function in piston helicopters?
Collective pitch and throttle
Where is the cyclic pitch control typically mounted in a helicopter?
Between two pilot seats
Learn about different types of wing flaps used in aviation, including plain flaps, split flaps, slotted flaps, and fowler flaps. Understand how these movable control surfaces attached to the leading and trailing edges of the wings function during different stages of flight.
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