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"What does the little rotor on the tail do?" Robin asked pointing at the tail boom.

"That special little rotor is very important. As the tail rotor spins it creates a force that pushes against the side of the tail boom. This force keeps the helicopter from spinning out of control," Jackie Whirlybird explained.Think About It