Translating tendency is the helicopter's drift direction, and how is it corrected?

• A. It drifts in the direction of the tail rotor thrust and requires aileron input.
• B. It drifts in the direction of the main rotor thrust and requires pedal input.
• C. It drifts randomly and cannot be corrected.
• D. It drifts in the direction of tail rotor thrust and is compensated with pilot input.

Answer: (D)