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Blade lead or lag

The fore and aft movement of the blade in the plane of rotation. It is sometimes called “hunting” or “dragging.”

Dictionary Term

Blade lead or lag

Definitions

  • The fore and aft movement of the blade in the plane of rotation. It is sometimes called “hunting” or “dragging.”
  • The fore and aft movement of the blade in the plane of rotation. It is sometimes called hunting or dragging.

References

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