Why Does the Left Landing Gear Touch First? Helicopter Instructor Pilot Explains.

EDIT Thrust goes the other way. The Tail Rotor is blowing a bunch of air to the left but the actual thrust vector is in the direction of movement.
Let's explore why most helicopters touch down left skid (or wheel) first. Is this always the case? We'll find out. This is a simple way to look at it and also understand the key to how a helicopter can hover.