Helicopter ; flight mechanics in cartoons ; a tale of blade and wind

Make no mistake about it, these cartoons mean business !
Why is a helicopter able to fly ?
What laws govern its flight ?
What can it do... and not do?
Simple questions, often without simple answers.
The goal of this work is to satisfy in a user-friendly way the curiosity of its readers, from the aviation buff and student of aeronautics to the helicopter pilot, both trainee and veteran.



Régis LE MAITRE, Project Engineer, FRENCH CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY.
Bernard CERTAIN, Engineering Expert Research & Development, EUROCOPTER.
John MUGGLEBEE, Linguistics Coordinator, FRENCH CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY.