Hi all,
Ok, maybe the maneuver I will ask about doesn't have any practical use but still...
I have looked at 360 degree loop videos like
http://youtube.com/watch?v=53y8An1zAsc or for a Ch53
http://youtube.com/watch?v=VC2E8RJE3Jo .
I am curious if it is possible to make such a loop from hover (from 0 initial speed case). If you would pull the stick back fully it would create a continous torque on the rotor and this should result in a turn. You would loose altitude pretty fast but assuming the starting altitude is high enough it should be makeable.
It would look cool if you are trying to show off! I, however, don't remember seeing such a thing. Is it just too dangerous or simply impossible? What would happen if you try this?