How do helicopter blades generate lift?

What physical phenomena are involved when helicopter blades are spinning under a lift load?

Physical phenomena involved when helicopter blades are spinning under a lift load:

Helicopter blades, when spinning under lift, use significant rotational kinetic energy to exert force on the air and generate lift. Maintaining this rotational energy throughout the flight is crucial, as reducing it can lead to loss of lift. A small rotor on the tail of the helicopter prevents the body of the helicopter from spinning in the opposite direction of the blades, conserving angular momentum.

When helicopter blades are spinning under a lift load, they generate lift through a combination of physical phenomena. The blades exert force on the air by pushing it downward, which in turn creates an upward reaction force that generates lift.

This process requires the blades to use significant rotational kinetic energy to push the air efficiently and generate the necessary lift for the helicopter to stay airborne. Maintaining this rotational energy is vital throughout the flight, as any reduction in speed can result in a loss of lift.

Due to limitations on engine power, the blades cannot be accelerated to generate lift simultaneously while maintaining their rotational energy. If the blades slow down significantly during flight, it becomes challenging to rapidly increase their speed due to these engine limitations, potentially leading to a loss of lift.

Additionally, for conservation of angular momentum, the body of the helicopter would naturally want to spin in the opposite direction of the blades. However, a small rotor on the helicopter's tail provides thrust to stabilize the aircraft and prevent this counter-rotation, ensuring the helicopter remains stable in the air.