Explain the functions of the control surfaces and flight controls for a rotary-winged aircraft.
Explanation should include
- pitch and roll—controlled by the cyclic control tilting the main rotor
- yaw—controlled by the foot pedals of the anti-torque system that changes the blade pitch in the tail of the aircraft
- collective—allows the rotor blades to change pitch simultaneously to increase or decrease lift (to increase or decrease altitude).
Process/Skill Questions:
- How is pitch and roll controlled on a rotary wing aircraft?
- How is yaw controlled on a rotary wing aircraft?
- What is the purpose of a collective?