Maik Justus writes
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Hi Innis,
The tail rotor could be tied to the rudder but it should give equal rotation around its axis regardless of the forward speed or lack of it of the helo.
Hm. I hink this is only correct for acrobatic (3D) model-helos with a (so called) heading lock gyro, but not for real helicopters (maybe the eurocopter tiger acts like this, not sure) (correct me, if I am wrong).
Maybe i was not explaining myself correctly
My understanding of the tail rotor is to counteract the torque of the main rotor and to rotate the helo around its Z axis in either a CW or CCW direction depending on the lift supplied by the tail rotor.
Loss of a tail rotor more than likely will result in loss of the helo unless the pilot is very good.
Just one more small piece of information.The nut that holds the main rotor head on is called the Jesus nut.Why:Because if it comes off he is the only one who can save you.
Cheers Innis The Mad Aussi
All the best, Maik
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