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Old 13th Sep 2010, 18:36
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Dave_Jackson
 
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I think you should revisit that explanation

So the collective pitch automatically increases as a result of increased torque: what sort of helicopter are you talking about?
Squeaks,

The specific Torque-Pitch Coupling does not exist in current helicopters. It is an innovation that is intended to simplify the pilot's control of very light recreational helicopters. The micro-light Electrotor project is an ideal testbed for implementing and playing with this idea; due to its low cost, the incorporation of other ideas, and the ability to initially fly it as a large R/C helicopter.


This is a revisit to the explanation, but it is a long and boring one.
DESIGN: Electrotor-SloMo - Control - Flight - Auto-Collective by Torque-Pitch Coupling - Overview
OTHER: Rotor Concept - Flight Control - Torque/Pitch Collective Rotor Hub


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