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Old 9th June 2010 | 08:35
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Frenchrotorhead
 
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Effects of flare on RRPM

This is no as clear as it should be but might help :
The Effect of Disc Loading (Flare and Turn)

Disc Loading is an apparent increase in the weight of the aircraft supported by the rotor disc . This can be felt in the 'seat of the pants' as you are pushed harder into your seat. The Rotor RPM will be seen to increase with an increase in disc loading, due to an increase in coning angle producing what is known as 'The Coriolis Effect'. In a Flare the airflow from below the disc reduces the induced flow, tilting the total reaction forwards and increasing RPM.

For more about helicopter aerodynamics : Effects Of Controls

Hope this helps
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