Question

When pushing right pedal, the thrust/pitch of the tail rotor thrust is ____________________, causing the nose of the aircraft to turn right.

a) Increased
b) Decreased
c) Maintained
d) Reversed

Answer 1

Pressing the right pedal in a helicopter increases the pitch and thrust of the tail rotor, causing the nose of the helicopter to turn to the right.

Step-by-step explanation:

When pushing the right pedal, the thrust/pitch of the tail rotor is increased, causing the nose of the aircraft to turn right. In helicopters, tail rotors are designed to provide the necessary counteracting force against the torque effect of the main rotor. When the right pedal is pressed, it increases the tail rotor's pitch, also known as the angle of the blade, resulting in more thrust. This extra thrust pushes the tail to the left and causes the nose of the helicopter to yaw, or turn, to the right.