Fundamentals of Flight [FF] Modules
Fundamentals of Flight [FF] is comprised only of lectures. All [FF] module lectures will be complied with and each each member will exercise a clear understanding of all concepts therein before any flying training, simulation or UPT-H progression is conducted. Training aids may be used and generated as required but will be standardized.
[FF-1] Main Rotor Considerations
Dissymmetry of Lift. There is a difference in lift between the advancing half of the rotor disk a...
[FF-2] Retreating Blade Stall
Retreating Blade Stall. The speed of the airflow over the retreating blade (the blade moving away...
[FF-3] Tail Rotor Considerations
Tail Rotor Considerations. Many pilots do not appreciate the effect that the tail rotor has onpow...
[FF-4] Power
Settling with Power. Settling with power can occur at any airspeed or altitude combinationwheneve...
[FF-5] Slopes and Dynamic Rollovers
Slope Operations. When the helicopter rests on a slope, the mast is nearly perpendicular to the i...
[FF-6] Performance and Energy
G-Loading. Load factor, expressed in Gravity (G) units, is the total load imposed on an aircraft,...