Originally Posted by
Shagpile
- Rotor: modern high inertia composite design.
-- Mast/Head: Some minor info on this, but still seeking patent protection. History is last 6 month development on the cowl size. Blowing out can double entire aircraft drag if it gets too large. Looks like it'll be composite strap pack and he's got it into an "elegant package design". The early test rig will be steel strap pack, but customer machines composite strap pack. Looks like ditching the elastomeric bearing idea (?).
Again, the idea the rotor design can't be explained and discussed with investors when the patents have already been filed and are in public domain is bollocks. Protection is first to file.
If they haven't already finished fabrication and begun testing of flight worthy rotor design parts, there's zero chance of any flying within the next calendar year.