How does a Helicopter fly?

Helicopters are the true flying machines. They can take off and land without the need for a runway. They can hover in the air. They can maneuver in any direction in a 360 degree space. This video will unveil the complexity and science behind flying a helicopter. After going through the physics behind the helicopter flying, you will also understand why helicopter pilots are doing an incredibly complex job.

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You really have to appreciate the genius of the people who invented the helicopter. In a way, they are more fascinating than planes.

[علاءعدنانمحمودشكور]

This quarantine made me learn a lot of things . From autopsy to aeronautics

[hypernauta]

The mechanism of the swash plate is so ingenious and elegant, i almoust cry looking at this video! BTW thanks for such a great content!!!

[mechadonia]

I don’t know anything about engineering or aviation but that swashplate mechanism is genius! Such a simple way to produce such complex and precise motion.

[nathangraham]

If you ever stressed about trying to please everyone remember over 2000 people disliked a video that explains how helicopters work

[feynstein]

Now I understand why learning to fly a helicopter was so hard in San Andreas.

[jonathanbecker]

Fascinating mechanisms and an explanation of gyroscopic precession exceeding two classes'. Your videos are consistently outstanding, raising my pledge.

[davidtlchow]

As an engineer, we all have the responsibility to carry knowledge to our next generation. Thanks for creating this video. A very good material for beginners and kids! Thanks.

[odizcvw]

I understood how the rear rotor and swash plate controls worked. But this video gave a glimpse into how difficult it would be to gracefully control a helicopter in practice. Then throw in variable cross winds and it must be a brain twister until it becomes second nature.
New respect for these chopper jocks who do the amazing flights.

[BazamO]

Incredibly complicated engineering, had to watch a few times to fully understand everything going on. It's truly amazing.

[gauravsharma]

This explains why the RC Helicopter mission in GTA Vice City was such a pain in the ass

[laserromios]

The narrator's voice reminds me of a TOEFL test in Listening Section. So clear and understandable!

[princedikko]

five years of the upload but still this video happen to be the best helicopter info on youtube, good job

[KANG-jket]

지금까지 헬리콥터로 유튜브 검색을 해왔는데 비행 원리를 설명해 주는 동영상은 이 동영상뿐이었어요. 한국은 고정익(비행기) 자료는 많은데 회전익(헬리콥터) 자료가 별로 없어서 많은 도움 되었습니다. 잘 보고 갑니다.

[NekoNinja]

Been flying helicopters in vr somewhat recently and it's so much fun once you get the hang of it! Learning how it works also helps me figure out how to work it

[laxmanmarvadi]

Me: going to bed
Youtube : heyy! Wanna know how helicopter fly

[Dmenjivar]

this is absolutely amazing, the design and mechanical complexity. crazy what we humans can do.

[paulalexisasuncion]

the manly urge to learn how do helicopters work

[leathelhit]

this is the most explained/ concise/ clear cut and easy to understand video on the YouTube about the working of a helicopter. thumb up to the producers. will definitely support on patreon.