Specnut727
1st Mar 2006, 03:34
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.
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.