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Old 2nd May 2006, 20:44
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Dis-Mystery of Lift
 
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Best answer I have is,
In forward flight the advancing blade is producing more lift than the retreating.So when you lower the lever the percentage of lift lost is more on the advancing side.Due to this being felt 90 degree's later the nose pitshes forward.
Hope that helps
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