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World 5 · How Helicopters Fly · 13 min · PRO

When the engine fails

Autorotation and limits

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World 5: How Helicopters Fly is part of PRO

The first world of Flight School is free. PRO opens the other 23 lessons in 6 worlds — simulations, quizzes and all.

  • A spinning wing
  • Two sticks
  • Fighting the spin
  • Falling forward
  • Best speed to glide
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