Helicopter Parts
A helicopter lands on these.
The skids
What is the name of the part on top of a helicopter that spins and helps it fly?
The rotor
What kind of vehicle is often used to rescue people from mountains or oceans?
A helicopter?
This is lightweight and powerful.
The engine
Helicopters can take off without needing a runway. What is this called?
The vertical Takeoff
What do we call a helicopter used by doctors and paramedics to quickly help sick or hurt people?
A medical or rescue helicopter?
A helicopter pilot rides in this.
The cockpit?
True or False: Helicopters can fly backwards.
That is True
Name one job where people use helicopters to fight natural disasters.
Fighting forest fires / Firefighting?
: This provides lift for a helicopter.
The main rotor
What is the name of the small rotor at the back of most helicopters that keeps it stable?
The Tail Rotor
Which group uses helicopters to help catch criminals or patrol cities?
POLICE
: This prevents the machine from spinning.
The tail rotor?
: What is one main difference between how a helicopter and an airplane fly?
helicopters use spinning rotors instead of wings to create lift?
How do helicopters help during a natural disaster like a flood or earthquake?
They deliver supplies or rescue people?