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Unloaded rotor

The state of a rotor when rotor force has been removed, or when the rotor is operating under a low or negative G condition.

Dictionary Term

Unloaded rotor

Definition

  • The state of a rotor when rotor force has been removed, or when the rotor is operating under a low or negative G condition.

References

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