Definition of sideslip in helicopters
Definition of sideslip in helicopters
(OP)
In a fixed wing aircraft the sideslip manouevre is used to loose height rapidly without gaining airspeed.
In a helicopter is the Sideslip regime just defined as moving at an angle (the sideslip angle) to the airflow or does a helicopter also loose altitude during a sideslip?
References please.
In a helicopter is the Sideslip regime just defined as moving at an angle (the sideslip angle) to the airflow or does a helicopter also loose altitude during a sideslip?
References please.
RE: Definition of sideslip in helicopters
Operationally, sideslip is used in performing what is known as a sideflare quickstop, where the observation pilot does not want to expose the helicopter above a treeline, or is at such a low height above the ground that he can't raise the nose (because he'd hit the tail).
(I'm the chief helicopter instructor at National Test Pilot School, if you were wondering).
Shawn
RE: Definition of sideslip in helicopters