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The Physical World: Helicopters
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Traditional Rotor Blades - The Physical World: Helicopters (1/3)
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How rotor blades are constructed to cut through the air and keep the helicopter off the ground.
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Modern Rotor Blades - The Physical World: Helicopters (2/3)
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Large, high speed military helicopters test the limits of aerodynamics. Their rotors use cutting edge blade technology and design.
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Controlling a Helicopter - The Physical World: Helicopters (3/3)
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The tail rotor keeps the helicopter from rotating. The cyclic stick is responsible for speed, direction and altitude control.
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