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The rotors build up a static electric charge that has to be discharged before fueling to prevent a fire or explosion.

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What word is a place that helicopters land and take off?

A place, area or platform within a wider area specifically designated for helicopters is a helipad; a specially created terminal and ground zone for helicopters is called a heliport. Otherwise, helicopters can generally land whenever and wherever they need to, as long as there is enough space for the rotors to fit and enough fuel for them to get out again.


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Why are helicopters called helicopters?

Helicopters can hover stationary in the air, but they are not called hovercraft. A hovercraft is a ground based vehicle that rides on a cushion of air that is constantly pumped under a skirt around the base of the vehicle.


Why is helicopter better then planes?

With the exception of certain jump jets, helicopters can land easier than planes and better maneuverability. Planes are much faster and can carry stronger air to air weapons or bombs, but helicopters have better air to ground precision weapons. Helicopters are better for ground force support. helicopter requires less space instead of planes.


Why cant you see a helicopter but can hear it?

Because rotors are noisy and helicopters isually fly close to ground


Why does a fuel tank have a chain attach to ground?

It is grounding device.


Why are helicopters called hovercrafts?

Helicopters can hover stationary in the air, but they are not called hovercraft. A hovercraft is a ground based vehicle that rides on a cushion of air that is constantly pumped under a skirt around the base of the vehicle.


Why are helicopters important?

They don't need an airstrip. They can take off and land anywhere (weather and ground fire permitting).


How does helicopters help every day life?

Helicopters are used every day to rescue lost and injured people and transport sick and injured people to hospitals much quicker than a ground-based ambulance. Police departments also use helicopters to track criminals in vehicles and on foot.


Do you have to have depth perception in order to be a pilot?

If you can't tell which is closer, the nose of your plane or the ground, you might not be a good candidate for pilot. I know, I was going to fly before I found out I had no depth perception, there went my career flying helicopters.


What kind of airlift is used for hospitals transferring patients to another hospital in an emergency?

They use helicopters, ambulances, and medevac planes... which of the three depends on urgency, and distance. Helicopters for ground ambulances are ideally used for inter hospital transfers.