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Translating tendency

The tendency of the single-rotor helicopter to move laterally during hovering flight. Also called tail rotor drift.

Dictionary Term

Translating tendency

Definition

  • The tendency of the single-rotor helicopter to move laterally during hovering flight. Also called tail rotor drift.

References

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