flight control systems Flashcards
what does the cyclic control do and where is it located?
main control to move the helicopter to the left & right when flying, located between pilots legs
what does the collective control do and where is it located?
moves helicopter up and down, located to left of pilot
what component allows movement of rotor blades when the pilot moves the controls?
main rotor swash plate
a rotor head that had 3 or more blades, allows flap, feather and drag is known as what?
fully articulated
A rotor head that allows flap and feather is known as what?
semi-rigid
a rotor head that only allows feather and is made from composite is known as what?
rigid rotor head
what rotor head component is used to control lead lag?
rotor head dampers
what is used to push airflow downward on the tail to stabilise the helicopter during flight and has an inverted air foil shape?
horizontal stabiliser
what is a ‘jesus nut’
Bolt holding blade to the rotor head
what is used to correct flight stability so helicopter isn’t flying on an angle?
trim tabs on rotor blades
operating flight controls to make sure they all work as they should and equally on both sides is known as what?
rigging of helicopter
when moving cyclic, collective and anti-torque pedals, the opposing force felt by the pilot is known as what?
Feedback/artificial feel
what are the 3 major components made up of on a swash plate?
stationary star, rotating star, bearing
