04 Effects of Controls

Aim:

To demonstrate the effect movement of the controls, have on the gyro in flight & on the ground.

Considerations

• 3 axes of movement  
  • Longitudinal
    • Roll - Stick - Rotor disc
  • Lateral
    • Pitch - Stick - Rotor disc
  • Normal
    • Yaw - Pedals - Rudder
• Production of lift
  • Aerofoil Shape
  • Angle of Attack
  • Rotor RPM
• Inertia
• Slipstream
  • Rudder
• Throttle
  • Engine/Propeller RPM
• Trim
  • Remove stick force
• Attitude vs Horizon

Airmanship:

• Lookout
  • See and be seen
  • Clock code
• Handover of controls
  • "I have control/You have control"
  • "Follow me through"