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Hi folks
Still tryi g to figure out the takeoff technique and the inputs i have to apply to keep the darn ship straight!!
At the beginning of the run, cyclic froward to redirect some total lift forward - namely thrust - to induce a forward motion.
As the helicopter accelerates maintain ground path with pedals.
At 10 kts or so transverse flow will cause the front portion of the rotor to move into cleaner more horizontal air, reducing the vertical component of the induced flow, resulting in a greater aoa for the same pitch and thus in a greater lift, than the rear portion of the rotor. Due to gyroscopic precession, the max increase in lift occurs 90 degrees away which translates in a tendency of the helicopter to turn right which must be compensated for by applying left cyclic.
Between 16 to 24 knots the disk will move away from its downwash, the resultant relative wind will become more horizontal, greater aoa for the same pitch, lift increases which reflects in a tendency of the heli to baloon up if nor compensated for by a forward motion of the cyclic.
The tail rotor operates in cleaner air as well, resulting in an increase in side thrust and thus a tendency to yaw to the left which must be compensated for by right pedal.
At 50 kias release the pressure on the cyclic, allowing the helicopter to rotate to 60 kias attitude for the climb, eventually increasing power to takeoff power if any available with respect to hover power, not to exceed limited to power - mcp plus 0.9 for the r22. Apply left pedal to maintain trim.
At 300 ft agl turn crosswind continuing climbing and set mcp from the placard.
50ft prior to tpa apply fwd cyclic to accelerate to 70kias, upon reaching 70kias adjust collective as required - 21"MAP roughly.
Are the above considerations correct or i have the sequence of events messed up?
Many thanks
Baobab72
Still tryi g to figure out the takeoff technique and the inputs i have to apply to keep the darn ship straight!!
At the beginning of the run, cyclic froward to redirect some total lift forward - namely thrust - to induce a forward motion.
As the helicopter accelerates maintain ground path with pedals.
At 10 kts or so transverse flow will cause the front portion of the rotor to move into cleaner more horizontal air, reducing the vertical component of the induced flow, resulting in a greater aoa for the same pitch and thus in a greater lift, than the rear portion of the rotor. Due to gyroscopic precession, the max increase in lift occurs 90 degrees away which translates in a tendency of the helicopter to turn right which must be compensated for by applying left cyclic.
Between 16 to 24 knots the disk will move away from its downwash, the resultant relative wind will become more horizontal, greater aoa for the same pitch, lift increases which reflects in a tendency of the heli to baloon up if nor compensated for by a forward motion of the cyclic.
The tail rotor operates in cleaner air as well, resulting in an increase in side thrust and thus a tendency to yaw to the left which must be compensated for by right pedal.
At 50 kias release the pressure on the cyclic, allowing the helicopter to rotate to 60 kias attitude for the climb, eventually increasing power to takeoff power if any available with respect to hover power, not to exceed limited to power - mcp plus 0.9 for the r22. Apply left pedal to maintain trim.
At 300 ft agl turn crosswind continuing climbing and set mcp from the placard.
50ft prior to tpa apply fwd cyclic to accelerate to 70kias, upon reaching 70kias adjust collective as required - 21"MAP roughly.
Are the above considerations correct or i have the sequence of events messed up?
Many thanks
Baobab72
Maybe you're thinking about it too much?
Just try ignoring the ASI, look forward out of the windshield and apply control inputs required to keep the aircraft where it's going - as hopefully demonstrated by your instructor!
It wont be EVER be perfect - it will just improve with experience.
Just try ignoring the ASI, look forward out of the windshield and apply control inputs required to keep the aircraft where it's going - as hopefully demonstrated by your instructor!
It wont be EVER be perfect - it will just improve with experience.
Still tryi g to figure out the takeoff technique and the inputs i have to apply to keep the darn ship straight!!
At the beginning of the run, cyclic froward to redirect some total lift forward - namely thrust - to induce a forward motion.
As the helicopter accelerates maintain ground path with pedals.
At 10 kts or so transverse flow will cause the front portion of the rotor to move into cleaner more horizontal air, reducing the vertical component of the induced flow, resulting in a greater aoa for the same pitch and thus in a greater lift, than the rear portion of the rotor. Due to gyroscopic precession, the max increase in lift occurs 90 degrees away which translates in a tendency of the helicopter to turn right which must be compensated for by applying left cyclic.
Between 16 to 24 knots the disk will move away from its downwash, the resultant relative wind will become more horizontal, greater aoa for the same pitch, lift increases which reflects in a tendency of the heli to baloon up if nor compensated for by a forward motion of the cyclic.
The tail rotor operates in cleaner air as well, resulting in an increase in side thrust and thus a tendency to yaw to the left which must be compensated for by right pedal.
At 50 kias release the pressure on the cyclic, allowing the helicopter to rotate to 60 kias attitude for the climb, eventually increasing power to takeoff power if any available with respect to hover power, not to exceed limited to power - mcp plus 0.9 for the r22. Apply left pedal to maintain trim.
At 300 ft agl turn crosswind continuing climbing and set mcp from the placard.
50ft prior to tpa apply fwd cyclic to accelerate to 70kias, upon reaching 70kias adjust collective as required - 21"MAP roughly.
Are the above considerations correct or i have the sequence of events messed up?
At the beginning of the run, cyclic froward to redirect some total lift forward - namely thrust - to induce a forward motion.
As the helicopter accelerates maintain ground path with pedals.
At 10 kts or so transverse flow will cause the front portion of the rotor to move into cleaner more horizontal air, reducing the vertical component of the induced flow, resulting in a greater aoa for the same pitch and thus in a greater lift, than the rear portion of the rotor. Due to gyroscopic precession, the max increase in lift occurs 90 degrees away which translates in a tendency of the helicopter to turn right which must be compensated for by applying left cyclic.
Between 16 to 24 knots the disk will move away from its downwash, the resultant relative wind will become more horizontal, greater aoa for the same pitch, lift increases which reflects in a tendency of the heli to baloon up if nor compensated for by a forward motion of the cyclic.
The tail rotor operates in cleaner air as well, resulting in an increase in side thrust and thus a tendency to yaw to the left which must be compensated for by right pedal.
At 50 kias release the pressure on the cyclic, allowing the helicopter to rotate to 60 kias attitude for the climb, eventually increasing power to takeoff power if any available with respect to hover power, not to exceed limited to power - mcp plus 0.9 for the r22. Apply left pedal to maintain trim.
At 300 ft agl turn crosswind continuing climbing and set mcp from the placard.
50ft prior to tpa apply fwd cyclic to accelerate to 70kias, upon reaching 70kias adjust collective as required - 21"MAP roughly.
Are the above considerations correct or i have the sequence of events messed up?
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At the beginning of the run, cyclic froward to redirect some total lift forward - namely thrust - to induce a forward motion.
As the helicopter accelerates maintain ground path with pedals.
At 10 kts or so transverse flow will cause the front portion of the rotor to move into cleaner more horizontal air, reducing the vertical component of the induced flow, resulting in a greater aoa for the same pitch and thus in a greater lift, than the rear portion of the rotor.
Due to gyroscopic precession, the max increase in lift occurs 90 degrees away which translates in a tendency of the helicopter to turn right which must be compensated for by applying left cyclic.
Between 16 to 24 knots the disk will move away from its downwash, the resultant relative wind will become more horizontal, greater aoa for the same pitch, lift increases which reflects in a tendency of the heli to baloon up if nor compensated for by a forward motion of the cyclic.
In essence, as you accelerate you push the cyclic forwards and slightly left in a CCW heli, however manufacturers build in a little phase angle offset into the head knowing that disymmetry of lift is predictable, so you don't have to move the cyclic very far to the left as you continue to accelerate through the flight envelope.
The tail rotor operates in cleaner air as well, resulting in an increase in side thrust and thus a tendency to yaw to the left which must be compensated for by right pedal.
At 50 kias release the pressure on the cyclic, allowing the helicopter to rotate to 60 kias attitude for the climb, eventually increasing power to takeoff power if any available with respect to hover power, not to exceed limited to power - mcp plus 0.9 for the r22. Apply left pedal to maintain trim.
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In defense of Aucky...
Aucky was so humble and stated the established thinking with clarity - i 'thort' - that was a pretty inappropriate firm put down RDVT ?
Obviously it doesn't actually work like that. If you've seen Those Magnificent Men In their Flying Machines you'll know that you can't actually fly a flying machine by knowing each effect (even if you do actually catch them all) and responding in anticipation of them occurring. You actually need to look out of the window and respond with the appropriate control to maintain each parameter where you want it to be. Feedback loop - respond to the feedback to be in control.
Obviously it doesn't actually work like that. If you've seen Those Magnificent Men In their Flying Machines you'll know that you can't actually fly a flying machine by knowing each effect (even if you do actually catch them all) and responding in anticipation of them occurring. You actually need to look out of the window and respond with the appropriate control to maintain each parameter where you want it to be. Feedback loop - respond to the feedback to be in control.
Try balancing a broom handle on your fingertip.
Then try to describe what you are doing with your finger while it is happening - you can't.
You just do whatever you have to do with your finger (working the cyclic) to make the top of the broom handle (the attitude) stay steady.
Don't over-think it, just do whatever is needed to hold the attitude steady, whether it is a flat attitude (cruise, climb, hover) or leaning to one side (turning).
Then try to describe what you are doing with your finger while it is happening - you can't.
You just do whatever you have to do with your finger (working the cyclic) to make the top of the broom handle (the attitude) stay steady.
Don't over-think it, just do whatever is needed to hold the attitude steady, whether it is a flat attitude (cruise, climb, hover) or leaning to one side (turning).
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Takeoff roll
Hi guys
Thanks for your answers!
I am aware of the fact that you can not think about all the events that are taking place as they are unfolding during the takeoff roll, however i would like to have a grasp on the reason why those inputs are needed, even though with the right amount of practice they should become second nature to you, as you consolidate your muscle memory.
I have been flying jets for the last 20 years and it is a bit frustrating to me ignoring the reason behind an input even though i dont think it over, but at least i have to understand to manage that energy!
Many thanks
Baobab
Thanks for your answers!
I am aware of the fact that you can not think about all the events that are taking place as they are unfolding during the takeoff roll, however i would like to have a grasp on the reason why those inputs are needed, even though with the right amount of practice they should become second nature to you, as you consolidate your muscle memory.
I have been flying jets for the last 20 years and it is a bit frustrating to me ignoring the reason behind an input even though i dont think it over, but at least i have to understand to manage that energy!
Many thanks
Baobab
B72,
Try starting off from OGE hover. Much easier.
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Try starting off from OGE hover. Much easier.
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