Translational flight

From RC Helicopter Wiki

Jump to: navigation, search

Helicopters are unusual in that they can fly while remaining stationary over the ground. The term translational flight is used to describe flying where the helicopter moves over the ground, as opposed to hovering, where the helicopter remains stationary over the ground. This distinction is useful as a helicopter is in reality flying as soon as the helicopter becomes light on the skids.

Translational flight can also refer to flight where translational lift has taken effect; not hovering or hover maneuvering.

[edit] See also

Share your opinion


blog comments powered by Disqus