Understanding Helicopter Controls

What is the primary function of the collective lever in a helicopter?

• To adjust the helicopter's altitude

• To change the helicopter's direction

• To control the helicopter's speed

• To control the helicopter's forward and backward movement

What should you do when you raise the collective lever?

• Increase the engine speed

• Turn off the engine

• Keep the engine speed constant

• Decrease the engine speed

How does the cyclic control affect the helicopter's movement?

• It tilts the helicopter forward, backward, or sideways

• It controls the helicopter's speed

• It changes the helicopter's altitude

• It adjusts the helicopter's engine power

What is the purpose of the tail rotor pedals in a helicopter?

• To control the helicopter's altitude

• To adjust the helicopter's speed

• To control the direction the helicopter is pointing

• To change the helicopter's engine power

What happens when you increase pressure on the left tail rotor pedal?

• The helicopter's altitude increases

• The helicopter's speed decreases

• The helicopter's nose swings to the left

• The helicopter moves forward