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AFAST Helicopter Knowledge 2025/2026 – 75+ Solved Questions | Tail Rotor, Translating Tendency, Ground Resonance, Density Altitude & More

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This exam-focused guide presents over 75 carefully selected and fully solved questions from the Helicopter Knowledge section of the AFAST (Alternate Flight Aptitude Selection Test) for the 2025/2026 cycle. Each question comes with a clearly explained answer, making it an essential review tool for students aiming to master rotary-wing flight principles. Key concepts covered include tail rotor function and anti-torque control, translating tendency, coning, ground resonance, dissymmetry of lift, slope takeoff and landing procedures, collective and cyclic pitch control, and density altitude effects on performance. The document also includes critical FAA-style multiple-choice questions with confirmed correct options and concise reasoning to enhance retention. This material is highly relevant for: Army and military flight program applicants ROTC cadets preparing for aviation entrance Aerospace and aviation science students Private and commercial pilot trainees seeking rotary-wing certification Whether you’re preparing for flight school selection boards or improving theoretical knowledge for your pilot qualifications, this document is a reliable and practical resource to guarantee success. Keywords: AFAST, helicopter knowledge, tail rotor, cyclic control, collective pitch, dissymmetry of lift, coning, translating tendency, autorotation, ground resonance, density altitude, angle of attack, hover control, slope takeoff, torque effect, flight aptitude, rotary-wing training, military aviation

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AFAST-Helicopter Knowledge Section
2025/2026 Exam Questions and Answers
| 100% Solved



A lighted heliport may be identified by

(A) a flashing yellow light.

(B) a blue lighted square landing area.

(C) white and red lights.

(D) a green, yellow, and white rotating beacon.


(E) blue and red alternating flashes. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔The correct answer is (D).

The color combination of

green, yellow, and white flashed by beacons indicates

a lighted heliport.

,The primary purpose of the tail rotor system is to

(A) assist in making a coordinated turn.

(B) maintain heading during forward flight.

(C) counteract the torque effect of the main rotor.

(D) provide additional thrust and lift.


(E) increase maximum speed. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔The correct answer is (C). The

auxiliary or tail rotor

is the anti-torque rotor that produces thrust in the

direction opposite to the torque reaction developed by

the main rotor.

During a hover, a helicopter tends to drift in the

direction of tail rotor thrust. This movement is called

(A) flapping.

(B) gyroscopic precession.

(C) transverse flow effect.

(D) translating tendency.

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(E) Coriolis force. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔The correct answer is (D). The entire

helicopter has

a tendency to move in the direction of tail rotor thrust

when hovering. This movement is generally referred

to as translating tendency or drift.

The upward bending of the rotor blades resulting

from the combined forces of lift and centrifugal force

is known as

(A) translational lift.

(B) blade flapping.

(C) Coriolis effect.

(D) dissymmetry of lift.


(E) coning. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔The correct answer is (E). The upward bending of


the rotor blades caused by the combined forces of lift

and centrifugal force is called coning.

In a helicopter, the center of gravity (CG) range is


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