SIFT Army Aviation Section fully solved graded A+ 2023

SIFT Army Aviation SectionWhat part of a rotary-wing aircraft makes directional control possible? - correct answer The Swashplate Which of these US Army Helicopters is classified as tandem rotor? - correct answer CH-47 What is the preferred method of ground movement for helicopters on airports? - correct answer Air Taxi Which war became known as the helicopter war? - correct answer Vietnam War What type of helicopter design uses a ducted fan in place of a tail rotor to cancel torque effect? - correct answer NOTAR Which aerodynamic force(s) must a rotary-wing aircraft balance in order to hover? - correct answer Weight,lift,thrust,drag How would a high-density altitude affect the performance of a helicopter? - correct answer Performance would be decreased due to low value of the air density. If the airspeed indicator needle is on the yellow and approaching the red line during a maneuver, what would be the correct response? - correct answer Decrease Airspeed Which pitot-static instrument makes use of both pitot and static pressure? - correct answer Airspeed indicator What effect does the cyclic control have on the rotor system? - correct answer It alters the pitch of the main rotor blades individually and cyclically. The angle of attack (AOA) is the angle between the - correct answer airfoil chord line and the resultant relative wind.