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I asked Polina why all helicopters have a piece of string attached to the outside of the windscreen. She explained why and then gave me a run through all the other instruments.

This is the bonus video from my main-channel video "Can we film a stroboscopic helicopter?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SgG99QKLFE

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"what's with the string?" (aka Polina's Guide to Helicopter Instruments)

I asked Polina why all helicopters have a piece of string attached to the outside of the windscreen. She explained why and then gave me a run through all the other instruments. This is the bonus video from my main-channel video "Can we film a stroboscopic helicopter?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SgG99QKLFE Support me on Patreon and I can make more videos! Plus you get all the bonus videos and extra footage. https://www.patreon.com/standupmaths

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Grant Pluntze

Do helicopters not still need to crab into the wind like an airplane does?

Arnim Sommer

"They are primary features to not be touched by me!" *giggle*

Jon Payne

Is the string special aviation string that costs a fortune and may only be replaced by a highly skilled string technician or will any string do?

Matt Parker

Everyone was very clear about the important feature of me not going near the switches.

Matt Parker

In my informal survey (I looked around the hanger) any string will do.

Glenn Watson

The other terminology I've heard is keeping the aircraft in trim (rather than balance).