ABSTRACT
Automatic flight-control systems (AFCS) for rotorcraft include the various technologies designed to control and/or improve basic stability, handling qualities and lateral/vertical guidance. Furthermore, the AFCS can be designed and utilized for specific missions and/or manoeuvres, allowing these to be flown automatically. In general terms, the AFCS allows the pilot to become the ‘cockpit resource manager’. There are various configurations of AFCS; some or all of the following features may be incorporated in various ways into the rotorcraft's design, depending on the type of design and rotorcraft operation.
