Nothing says "Please buy my SAFE helicopter," like seeing how many of the office staff you can lift at one time (reminds me of filling a VW Beetle with 20 of my collage classmates).
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Please see the most recent updates in the "Where did the .com name go?" thread. Posts number 16 and 17.
A bit of History.
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Although helicopters did exist in limited numbers during WWII, the Korean War period is when they became valuable combat assets.
@Hageneezz I've been pulled away from posting about flight simming due to other projects, (https://sim-outhouse.org/sohforums/...e-for-all-thing-aviation.167358/#post-1432724), but have finally gotten back here. I'll be sure to refocus on all things rotor. Be sure to join along in our Rotorhead thread (https://sim-outhouse.org/sohforums/forums/rotorheads-general-discussions.114/).
Without a doubt, the Bell UH-1 set the standard for helicopter usage and operational flexibility that has been followed by the next generation of helicopters.
I found a great video on the evolution of the Huey.
Enjoy.
I found a great video on the evolution of the Huey.
Enjoy.
The limiting factor is power which translates into torque when the throttle is increased.
With a useful load of around 1100 lb. it is most likely at max gross in this pic.
So any increase in collective would slow the rotor rpm (Nr) due to lack of power to compensate for the increased blade angle.
Interestingly, in RW helicopters when near max gross and unable to hover, you can slowly roll/skid slide forward, translate to forward flight, gaining dynamic lift of the rotor system acting as a wing, reducing the power needed (a running take off). Then when you burn enough weight in fuel, you can land in a hover.
Seems very stable in a IGE hover.
Helicopters are strange and interesting beasts when it comes to aerodynamics.
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