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Flight Instructor for Rotorcraft Category Helicopter Rating (ACS) p. 11

• ACS Verbatim

Purpose

Motivation

• Landing Dangers
• Tail boom chop
• Fluid Dynamics

Objective

To understand the aerodynamic concepts that influence the flight of a helicopter. An understanding of these concepts will better prepare pilots to handle common helicopter phenomena and avoid dangerous pitfalls during flight.

Lesson Content

Background

• Fluid Properties

• Pressure

Four Forces of Flight

• Weight

• Thrust