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Blade feather or feathering

The rotation of the blade around the spanwise (pitch change) axis.

Dictionary Term

Blade feather or feathering

Definition

  • The rotation of the blade around the spanwise (pitch change) axis.

References

  • Helicopter Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2019
  • Rotorcraft Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2000