The helicopter normally hovers with how many degrees nose up and how many degrees right wing down?

The helicopter normally hovers with how many degrees nose up and how many degrees right wing down?

• A. 2 degrees nose up and 1 degree right wing down
• B. 4 degrees nose up and 3 degrees right wing down
• C. 3 degrees nose up and 4 degrees right wing down
• D. 5 degrees nose up and 2 degrees right wing down

Answer: (B)

In a stable hover the helicopter sits with a slight nose-up pitch and a small bank to the right. For the MH-65E, the normal hover attitude is about 4 degrees nose up and 3 degrees right wing down. This trim lines up the rotor thrust with the center of gravity and helps counter torque and crosswinds, reducing the amount of cyclic input needed to maintain position. Keep in mind that wind, weight, and center of gravity can cause small variations, but these values are the standard reference for a typical hover.

In a stable hover the helicopter sits with a slight nose-up pitch and a small bank to the right. For the MH-65E, the normal hover attitude is about 4 degrees nose up and 3 degrees right wing down. This trim lines up the rotor thrust with the center of gravity and helps counter torque and crosswinds, reducing the amount of cyclic input needed to maintain position. Keep in mind that wind, weight, and center of gravity can cause small variations, but these values are the standard reference for a typical hover.