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Tip-path plane

The imaginary circular plane outlined by the rotor blade tips as they make a cycle of rotation.

Dictionary Term

Tip-path plane

Definition

  • The imaginary circular plane outlined by the rotor blade tips as they make a cycle of rotation.

References

  • Helicopter Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2019
  • Rotorcraft Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2000