Helicopter Transition Training

This video is from June 2009, filmed during practice at
6B6 (Minuteman Field) performing take offs and landings in a Robinson R22 helicopter.

Flying patterns in the helicopter is similar in many respects to a fixed wing airplane, of course there is the "collective" which controls rotor blade pitch and adds complexity beyond manifold pressure (power) settings.

Note the change is blade sound as the helicopter goes through translational lift, the blades have a loud clapping sound in the transition. Above 40kts IAS (indicated air speed), the rotor system develops lift, similar to a wing as air flows over the "rotor disc". So less power is required for straight and level flight.

Plan on completing the rotorcraft add-on endorsement in 2009.
The helicopter is much more difficult to fly, as compared to fixed wing aircraft.

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Howto & Style

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