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Old 7th Aug 2003, 02:52
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Dave_Jackson
 
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Hover program

slowrotor.

If you send an e-mail to [email protected], I'll reply and attach a simple hover.exe dos program, by 1996 Erwin Moedersheim. Also attached will be the related .cpp file, so that you can read the C-code.
This program will predict the performance of a helicopter
rotor or propellor in hover using simple blade-element/momentum
theory. It will provide a quick estimate of thrust, power, and
torque for designs such as model helicopters, fans, etc operating
at sealevel conditions.

This program is provided free of charge and without any warranty
expressed or implied, and is for personal use only. It may be
freely distributed as long as it is not modified in any way.
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Later, if desired, you can send me the necessary inputs. I'll run them through Prouty's 'Combined Momentum and Blade Element Theory for Hover'. This will probably involve a number of back and forth iterations as you modify your parameters.
This is a list of the Inputs Please don't submit the actual form.
This is a tipical output for an Ultralight helicopter
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