Weathercock Stability

The first is the weathercock stability, in which the airflow is between the 4 o’clock to the 8 o’clock positions. This causes a weathervane effect. A stationary hover with a tailwind can cause an excessive pilot workload, due to pedal input requirements.

Sources

  • [1] “Loss of Tail Rotor Effectiveness in Helicopters – YouTube.” Accessed: Feb. 12, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.youtube.com/

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