What Is the Hardest Helicopter Maneuver?
Hovering: A Challenging Maneuver Hovering is widely considered one of the most challenging maneuvers for helicopter pilots. Unlike fixed-wing aircraft, which can benefit from airflow over their wings to stabilize and maintain flight, helicopters rely on their rotors for lift, making precise control crucial. When hovering, a pilot must delicately balance inputs to the cyclic, … Read more