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Helicopters
A helicopter is an aircraft which is propelled and lifted in the air by one or more large horizontal rotors. Focke-Wulf Fw 61 was the first operational helicopter manufactured by Focke-Achgelis in 1936.
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How old was Leonardo da vinci when he built the aeril screw?
Leonardo da Vinci was approximately 31 years old when he built his 'Aerial Screw'
What can you do when your neighbor has maple trees and the helicopters get on your lawn?
Grow up and be mature about it. How can he prevent that.
Why do helicopters get sick to often?
They call it "break down," not "get sick." Helicopters vibrate. A LOT. You have to work on them all the time because the vibration causes parts to fall off.
What kind of jet engine is in an helicopter?
A turboshaft. There are several brands they use - many civil helicopters use Rolls-Royce, Black Hawks and Apaches use General Electric, and the CH-47 uses Lycoming.
How did the Chinook helicopter get its name?
All US Army helicopters are named after Native American tribes. The Chinook tribes live in the Northwestern United States.
What schooling is required to be a power line helicopter pilot?
Flight training, mostly; you need a commercial helicopter pilot's license. The company you want to fly for will also have requirements that are, usually, higher than the FAA's.
Helicopter parenting - parents that rush in and try to save their kids from everything and are "over-involved" in their kid's life. It's hard to know what's right and wrong when it comes to kids. When they want to protect them, don't ever want them to see them hurt, and they want to be involved in their lives. But can they overdo it? Yes they can, there's even a name for - "Helicopter Parenting".... because they're always hovering! Helicopter parenting - parents that rush in and try to save their kids from everything and are "over-involved" in their kid's life. It's hard to know what's right and wrong when it comes to kids. When they want to protect them, don't ever want them to see them hurt, and they want to be involved in their lives. But can they overdo it? Yes they can, there's even a name for - "Helicopter Parenting".... because they're always hovering!
Yes, there are such parking areas at every airport.
What are the motions existing helicopter?
The motions of an existing helicopter include vertical flight (upward and downward movement), forward and backward flight (pitch), lateral movement (yaw), and rotational movement (roll). The main rotor blades generate lift, allowing the helicopter to ascend or descend, while the tail rotor helps control yaw and stabilize the helicopter. By adjusting the angle of the rotor blades, pilots can maneuver the helicopter in various directions, enabling complex flight patterns. Overall, these motions allow for versatile navigation in diverse environments.
What is differences chopper and helicopter?
Chopper is the nickname for helicopter. It's the same aircraft.
Why did the army name a helicopter Apache?
many US military helicopters are named after American Indian tribes
What will replace the sea king helicopter?
The EH 101 Merlin replaces the Sea King in many navies and air forces
Which is faster a car or a helicopter?
most helicopters can fly at least 150 mph. Some cars are faster, but not everyday road cars
What is the difference between the way an airplane and helicopter fly?
Airplanes can not fly straight up and down or hover.
Who was the original inventor of the helicopter?
Igor Sikorsky invented the first practical helicopter.
How long does it take a helicopter to travel 100 miles?
It depends on the helicopter and how it's being flown. If you have a Black Hawk helicopter and fly 100 miles in a straight line at full throttle, it'll take about half an hour to travel 100 miles. If you have a police helicopter and you creep along because you're looking for a car that ran off the side of a cliff, it's possible you won't go 100 miles all day.
How many passengers can a helicopter take?
Most civilian utility helicopters carry 6 -12 passengers. Larger industrial and military helicopters carry more. The CH-47 Chinook, as shown above can carry 55 passengers. The largest helicopter Russia's Mil -26 can carry over 100 passengers, but seldom does as they are usually used in logging and heavy military cargo lifting.
