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Forum: Rotorheads

26th Jun 2008, 11:46

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Robinson R66 (merged threads)

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Posted By Graviman

Looks sleeker than the '44...

Looks sleeker than the '44...

Forum: Rotorheads

30th Apr 2008, 11:39

Replies: 431

Robinson R66 (merged threads)

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Posted By Graviman

Are there any precautions taken during HV...

Are there any precautions taken during HV testing?
I imagine there are at least hand calcs done to estimate the corner points first.

Forum: Rotorheads

2nd Jan 2008, 13:49

Replies: 431

Robinson R66 (merged threads)

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Posted By Graviman

Thanks, helicopter-redeye - this system looks...

Thanks, helicopter-redeye - this system looks nicely automated:
http://www.e-equipments.com/vibrex2000.htm
http://www.e-equipments.com/images/v2000plus-title.jpeg
Some interesting discussions...

Forum: Rotorheads

31st Dec 2007, 11:03

Replies: 431

Robinson R66 (merged threads)

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Posted By Graviman

MJB, increased clearance will help reduce risk of...

MJB, increased clearance will help reduce risk of bladestrike, so may also have been a factor.

120, air intakes are at the root of the tail boom. The RR300 may not have been optimised to make use...

Forum: Rotorheads

30th Dec 2007, 15:20

Replies: 431

Robinson R66 (merged threads)

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Posted By Graviman

Hehehe. It may be that simple, Moosp. Then again...

Hehehe. It may be that simple, Moosp. Then again that jet output looks about the same height as the machine CG, so the extra thrust likely just reduces nose below horizon attitude. If cyclic control...

Forum: Rotorheads

29th Dec 2007, 17:05

Replies: 431

Robinson R66 (merged threads)

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Posted By Graviman

That's good news! Since Frank Robinson brought...

That's good news! Since Frank Robinson brought cost effective helicopters into the world, for folks like myself, i can only wish the R66 development team good luck. I'm sure when the initial R44...

Forum: Rotorheads

3rd Mar 2007, 17:46

Replies: 431

Robinson R66 (merged threads)

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Posted By Graviman

Thanks TorqueStripe. I didn't realise R44 had...

Thanks TorqueStripe. I didn't realise R44 had hydraulics, but i imagine they have set out to use improved cambered aerofoils, so need it on a medium size machine. TR direction is optimal bottom...

Forum: Rotorheads

2nd Mar 2007, 15:45

Replies: 431

Robinson R66 (merged threads)

Views: 204,375

Posted By Graviman

I've often heard about how much more docile the...

I've often heard about how much more docile the R44 is compared to the R22. Is this just to do with having a higher inertia rotor, hence slower overall response, or is there also some difference in...

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