Aerodynamics
Which of Newton's laws tells us why we need the tail rotor?
Newton's Third Law
Which control causes the helicopter to roll?
Cyclic
When is an autorotation necessary?
In an Emergency
Who invented the helicopter?
Igor Sikorsky
An airfoil creates what force?
Lift
Which control is located to the pilot's left in the cockpit?
Collective
What is the first phase of an autorotation?
Entry
What is the nickname for the UH-60?
Black Hawk
Due to the aerodynamics of an airplane, during takeoff and landing, right tail rudder must be used to keep the plane straight. In a helicopter, is right tail rotor also necessary to keep the helicopter from yawing?
No, in fact you have to use the left anti-torque pedal
Where is the throttle located?
On the handle of the collective
What does the pilot need to do to disengage the clutch?
Stop the engine, turn the throttle all the way down
What helicopter do Air Force Student Pilots fly?
Th-1H Huey
In the picture on the screen, which direction must the tail rotor be spinning to produce the correct direction of thrust?
The top of the rotor is coming towards us.
What control(s) could you use if you wanted to increase your airspeed?
Collective and Cyclic
What is the first thing you do with the controls during an autorotation?
Decrease the collective
What helicopter do army student pilots fly?
UH-72 Lakota