Hi Helmet Fire
"Centrifugal force keeps the blades from coning"
Uhh? I always thought it keept the blades from coning! What is it then that keeps the blades from coning?
This from a training handbook.
"7. BLADE CONING
It is the upward bending of the blade caused by the lift. The centrifugal force as a result of rotation keeps the blade down and stretched. At lower RPM, centrifugal force is less causing the rotor blade to bend more. This increases the stress on the blade."
I´m just curious, I´m certainly no match to the great minds that discuss various "Black magic" here.