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How does an helicopter counteract the torque generated by its blades?
And the tail blades, what are they for?
And the tail blades, what are they for?
The tail rotor is used to counter act the torque along the main rotor axis (yaw). This results in a net force to one side, so a true hover requires a helicopter to lean a bit towards the thrust side of the tail rotor.How does an helicopter counteract the torque generated by its blades? And the tail blades, what are they for?
Although it's the last paragraph of the book that really sticks with you....For the best description, ever, of all this, read the first couple of chapters in 'Chickenhawk' by an ex Vietnam Chopper pilot. He describes learning to fly a Bell Huey and leaves you, the reader, sweating and with palpitations as if you're actually in the pilot's seat. No fly-by-wire in those days.