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Q1: What is the primary purpose of a helicopter's tail rotor?
A1: Counteract torque from main rotor
Q2: Which of the following are main components of a helicopter's control system?
A2: Collective, Cyclic, Tail rotor pedals
Q3: Match each helicopter component to its primary function.
A3: Main rotor - Provides lift, Skids - Landing support, Swashplate - Controls blade angle
Q4: Which flight condition can be particularly dangerous for helicopters?
A4: Vortex ring state
Q5: What is the name of the phenomenon that helps helicopters save power during low-altitude hover?
A5: Ground effect
Q6: Arrange these helicopter types in order of their typical maximum passenger capacity, from smallest to largest.
A6: Robinson R22, Bell 206, Sikorsky S-92
Q7: What type of engine is most commonly used in modern helicopters?
A7: Turboshaft
Q8: What is the name of the blade movement that changes the angle of attack during rotation?
A8: Feathering
Q9: What is the primary advantage of a coaxial rotor design in helicopters?
A9: No tail rotor needed
Q10: Which instrument is essential for determining a helicopter's height above the ground?
A10: Radar altimeter
Q11: What material is most commonly used in modern helicopter rotor blades?
A11: Composite materials
Q12: Which system provides emergency power if the engine fails?
A12: Autorotation
Q13: What is the term for the maximum weight at which a helicopter can hover without ground effect?
A13: HOGE weight
Q14: What type of landing gear system is most commonly used on large transport helicopters?
A14: Wheeled landing gear
Q15: What system is used to start most turbine helicopter engines?
A15: Air starter
Q16: Which weather condition poses the greatest risk to helicopter operations?
A16: Icing conditions
Q17: What is the purpose of a helicopter's Jesus nut?
A17: Secures main rotor to shaft
Q18: What is translational lift in helicopter flight?
A18: Extra lift from forward flight
Q19: Which component transfers power from the engine to the main rotor?
A19: Main gearbox
Q20: What is the primary purpose of blade tracking?
A20: Reduce vibration
