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sometimes, but they need to be on both sides or else the helicopter will lose its balance and crash! it is not beneficial if you put the lights on the propellers because they will move so fast you can't see them...
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Why is a helicopters propeller sharp?
Helicopters propellers are not 'sharp' . They are aero-dynamically shaped.
What is a example of propellers on a plane?
there are no propllers on planes but there are on helicopters
Are helicopters rotor blades on the top called propellers?
No!
Where is the rotor on an airplane?
Helicopters have rotors airplanes have propellers
Why do helicopters have propellers for kids?
They do not have propellors for kids. The propellors make the helicopter fly straight
Why do helicopters have lights?
Helicopters have lights because of night operations. In the city they air lift people to the hospital, sometimes at night, so the helicopters can hit buildings at night without the lights. All aircraft have 'running lights' on them. That is so other aircraft can see them and tell which direction they are traveling.
Why do all helicopters have two propellers?
The rear,small propeller is used for steering and attitude. The main rotor gives lift and forward movement.
What engine is in widespread use as the source of power for helicopters it is linked by gears to the helicopter's rotors in a manner similar to the turbine-driven propellers on airplanes?
They're powered either by a gas turbine engine (known as a turboshaft), or some helicopters (such as the Robinson helicopters) still use internal combustion engines.
What are the two small propellers on a helicopter?
Propellors are on airplanes. Helicopters call them rotors. The small rotor on the back of the helicopter is used to counteract the torque created from the engine driving the main rotors.
What are the portions of the airfield called where aircraft of helicopters are parked before lights and for servicing and maintenance?
That is the Parking Apron.
Why do you have to wear headphones on a helicopter?
The noise from the helicopters propellers are so loud you wouldn't be able to hear the other person. The headphones have speakers inside them to allow communication while also providing protection from the loud noise.
What are the portions of the airfield called where aircraft of helicopters are paked beforef lights and for servicing and maintenance?
That is called the Parking Apron
