## Basic Flight Maneuvers Chapter 9 

## Introduction 

From the previous chapters, it should be apparent that no two helicopters perform the same way. Even when flying the same model of helicopter, wind, temperature, humidity, weight, and equipment make it difficult to predict just how the helicopter will perform. Therefore, this chapter presents the basic flight maneuvers in a way that would apply to the majority of helicopters. In most cases, the techniques described apply to small training helicopters with: 

• A single, main rotor rotating in a counterclockwise direction (looking downward on the rotor). 

• An antitorque system. 

