DTTT Helicopter Flying Controls

Which control changes the yaw of the helicopter?

• Cyclic

• Throttle

• Pedals

• Collective

What range do helicopter rotor blades usually operate in?

• 5000 - 6000 RPM

• 4000-5000 RPM

• 400-450 RPM

• 450-500 RPM

Pushing the right pedal induces which movement?

• Spins to the left

• Spins to the right

• Increases main rotor speed

• Moves helicopter forwards

Which control is the cyclic?

• Pink

• Blue

• Green

Which control is the collective?

• Pink

• Blue

• Green

Which control is the anti-torque

• Pink

• Blue

• Green

How many models of helicopter do the UK armed forces operate?

• 15

• 16

• 13

• 14

Pulling up on the collective does what?

• Decreases angle of attack for main rotor blade

• Increases main rotor speed

• Increases angle of attack for main rotor blade

• Decreases main rotor speed

The cyclic does what to the main rotor blade?

• Changes angle of attack for all blades simultaneously

• Changes angle of attack for all blades at specific point in rotation

• Changes angle of attack for 1 blade for duration of rotation

Using the anti-torque pedals does what?

• Changes angle of attack for main rotor blade

• Changes RPM of tail blades

• Changes RPM of main rotor blades

• Changes angle of attack for tail blades