Firstly, I tried some searches and could not find a previous thread on this topic. If there is one, can someone direct me to it please.
From the limited description and photos on the website (
www.airscooter.com) I think it works as follows :-
- All rotor blades are fixed pitch - open throttle and increase RPM to increase lift and climb.
- Rotor assembly is gimbal mounted and linked to handlebars - Tilting rotor gives forward / reverse / sideways control.
- Handlebars are linked to vertical fins to move them - downwash from rotors creates torque for directional control.
Am I on the right track with this ? Does anyone have any thoughts on the controlability and safety of this concept ?
I notice that their FAQ page mentions that autorotation is not possible (obviously since there is no collective).
Thanks in advance for any info and comments.
Spec.