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Also note that if the rotor system was truly a gyroscope, it would have to follow the first property of a gyroscope - RIGIDITY IN SPACE, i.e. it would be very difficult to disturb it from its axis.

A puff of wind will knock it off, causing flapping and diversion.

Ergo, it is not a gyroscope. But sometimes it behaves LIKE a gyroscope.
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