Introduction Some helicopters fly beautifully without any flight control automation or stabilisation systems. The Gazelle was one such aircraft and a reasonably competent pilot could achieve amazing accuracy in IMC with just basic instruments. However, in this modern age, automation has become the norm and in many operations, being coupled up to an autopilot is […] The post What is your left hand doing? How to fly a 3-axis autopilot on helicopters first appeared on Rotary Wing Geek.