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normal descent
- Definição1
- A normal descent is a maneuver in which the helicopter loses altitude at a controlled rate in a controlled attitude.
- Fonte1
- FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION. Helicopter flying handbook (FAA-H8083-21A). Washington, DC: FAA, 2012.
- Contexto
- To establish a normal descent from straight-and-level flight at cruising airspeed, lower the collective to obtain proper power, adjust the throttle to maintain r.p.m., and increase right antitorque pedal pressure to maintain heading in a counterclockwise rotor system, or left pedal pressure in a clockwise system. If cruising airspeed is the same as, or slightly above descending airspeed, simultaneously apply the necessary cyclic pressure to obtain the approximate descending attitude. If cruising speed is well above descending airspeed, you can maintain a level flight attitude until the airspeed approaches the descending airspeed, then lower the nose to the descending attitude. Throughout the maneuver, maintain descending attitude and airspeed with the cyclic; descending power and r.p.m. with the collective and throttle; and heading with the antitorque pedals.
- Subárea
- Phase of Flight
- Related Term
- descent
- Français
- descente normale