Basic Helicopter Operation

Helicopters are a marvel of modern engineering. They are able to defy gravity utilizing lift generated by their rotating blades, which means they do not need forward airspeed to create lift like airplanes do. This distinct advantage gives helicopters extraordinary versatility as demonstrated by the multitude of roles they perform in. From military attack and transport under severe conditions to sight seeing, law enforcement, emergency medical service, foresting operations, fire fighting, search and rescue. The list goes on and on.

This website hopefully will help your understanding of how these complex machines work. I mean after all, it has been said, helicopters are merely just hundreds of parts flying in close formation. This website I hope will help you to understand what all those parts actually do and how a helicopter is able to fly.