How Do You Turn on a Helicopter?

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How to Use a Helicopter:

  1. Find the helicopter and sit in the driver’s seat.
  2. Click the helicopter tool to connect your controls so you can fly it.
  3. Press “Y” for flying.

  • Types of Turns:

    • Turning while Hovering – YAW. Accomplished by the Tail Rotor.
    • Turning while Flying – ROLL. Accomplished by the Main Rotor.

  • Main Helicopter Controls:

    • The Cyclic controls the tilt of the rotor disc.
    • The Collective controls the pitch angle of the main rotor blades for climbing or descending.
    • The Pedals turn the helicopter when Hovering.
    • The Throttle controls the power.

How to Start a Helicopter:

  • Sit in the seat and press buttons to start the engine and components.
  • Wait 15 seconds to let components warm up before taking off.

How Does a Helicopter Turn?

  1. A normal airplane turns by banking. A helicopter turns by tilting the main rotor or using the tail rotor.
  2. There are two types of helicopter turns: Yaw for turning while hovering and Roll for turning while flying.

  • Main Controls for Turning:

    • The Cyclic tilts the rotor disc. The helicopter follows the tilt.
    • The Collective changes the pitch of the blades for climbing or descending.
    • The Pedals turn the helicopter when hovering.

  • For flying:

    • Point where you want to go.
    • To land, straighten up.
    • Move sideways with D and A.
    • Lower throttle to make flying easier.

  • To start:

    • Sit and start the engine.
    • Let components warm up before taking off.

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