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Collective pitch control

The control for changing the pitch of all the rotor blades in the main rotor system equally and simultaneously and, consequently, the amount of lift or thrust being generated.

Dictionary Term

Collective pitch control

Definition

  • The control for changing the pitch of all the rotor blades in the main rotor system equally and simultaneously and, consequently, the amount of lift or thrust being generated.

References

  • Helicopter Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2019