THE INFAMOUS TEST, LATEST VERSION
I caught so much flack on other threads when I suggested that the Robbie drivers perform a test to see if the rotor system responded in the same sense as the cyclic movement. Well here is a test that you can all do on the helicopter you fly and it does not require you to leave the ground.
With your helicopter running up, move your cyclic forward or sideward from the rigged neutral position and see if the disc tilts in the direction you moved the cyclic.
I don’t know how much movement would be required to tip you over if you fly a rigid rotor helicopter so be careful.
If you have no objections to performing the test please report your findings on this thread said he as he ducks for cover awaiting another flack attack.
AFTER READING THE FIRST TWO RESPONSES I REALIZED THAT THE TYPE OF HELICOPTERS SHOULD BE IDENTIFIED IN THE RESPONSE. THE MAIN PURPOSE OF THIS POST IS TO DETERMINE THE RESPONSE OF ROBINSON OPERATORS AS OPPOSED TO ALL OTHER HELICOPTER OPERATORS.
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The Cat
[This message has been edited by Lu Zuckerman (edited 16 March 2001).]
[This message has been edited by Lu Zuckerman (edited 17 March 2001).]