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Jstorrshall

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Location
Melfa, VA USA
It seems to me that a lot of the left/right distinctions in helicopters are backwards to fixed-wing: pilot on the right, right pattern, etc, etc.
1. Is this true?
2. Is there a good reason for it, GIVEN that fixed-wing aircraft have the opposing orientation?
3. Are there objective reasons for it if there were no opposing traditions?
 
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