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Direct control

The ability to maneuver a helicopter by tilting the rotor disk and changing the pitch of the rotor blades.

Dictionary Term

Direct control

Definitions

  • The ability to maneuver a helicopter by tilting the rotor disk and changing the pitch of the rotor blades.
  • The ability to maneuver a rotorcraft by tilting the rotor disc and changing the pitch of the rotor blades.

References

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