terminology
Would like to ask the question in regards to naming the respective items that i am attempting to animate.
would appreciate any comments that the theory instructors amongst the ranks can put forward
specifically the axis of rotation relative to the shaft axis.
I intend to depict both the 'Axis of Rotation' (hereby referred to as AoR) , particularly as it varies in respect to 'Shaft Axis', however if i do not maintain an illustration of exactly where AoR is, comparative to where it started from, i believe that some impact of the animation is lost.
i was intending on having this displayed as a wireframe blade & relevant circumference indicated in a subdued colour, labelling it "AoR Datum" or something similar (any suggestions - or is there already a term that i should be using)
from which the student could interpolate a starting point of the AoR of 'all things being normal' where the blades would be spinning to where the AoR results post a cyclic input.
This would entail assuming that :
the aircraft is stationery on a horizontal surface
the Shaft Axis is perpendicular to the surface &
the AoR is parallel to the surface.
Thanking you (for constructive criticism) in advance
cheers
Last edited by gadgetguru; 13th Sep 2004 at 05:13.