How a Helicopter Works - Detailed 3D Examination of Mechanics and Physics

Dive into a comprehensive 56-minute video exploring the intricate mechanics of helicopter flight. Examine the inner workings of a well-known helicopter model through detailed 3D animations and physics explanations. Learn about crucial components such as the airframe, engine, turbine and compressor sections, drivetrain, and main rotor. Understand complex aerodynamic concepts like autorotation, Coriolis effect, dissymmetry of lift, and gyroscopic precession. Explore the construction and function of rotor blades, swashplate assembly, and flight controls. Gain insights into cockpit operations, directional controls, and the tail rotor's role. Conclude with a pilot's perspective and a final cutaway view, providing a thorough understanding of helicopter mechanics and operation.

Intro
Airframe
Engine
Turbine Section
Compressor Section
Drivetrain
Autorotation
Freewheeling Unit
Drivetrain Forward
Transmission
Drivetrain Aft
Fuel
Main Rotor
Coriolis Effect
Dissymmetry of Lift
Gyroscopic Precession vs. Phase Lag
Main Rotor Breakdown
Blade to Rotor
Blade Construction
Flight Controls from Rotor
Swashplate Assembly
Flight Controls to Cockpit
Cockpit Controls
Directional Controls Tail Rotor
Tail Rotor Breakdown
Cockpit Pilot View
Final Cutaway