Cause & Circumstance: Loss of Tail Rotor Effectiveness

Arguably, tail-dragger and all helicopter pilots are the most wind-conscious aviators, and well they should be. Operating a conventional geared airplane anywhere near or on the surface in a gusting crosswind can be a real adventure. For helicopter pilots — depending somewhat on rotor configuration —...

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