A helicopter in every garage?
 

The Premise

If a helicopter can be developed, which is easier and safer to fly then the current ones, then this new type of helicopter will warrant its own distinct Sport Pilot category and certificate.

This should re-energize the field of recreational helicopters.
~ For potential manufactures: The lower cost Sport Pilot Certificate will increase the demand for this type of helicopter.
~ For potential owner/pilots: The competition amongst manufacturers of this type of helicopter will result in lower prices and higher standards.

A Proposed Method

1. Intermeshing configuration; for symmetrically flight characteristics.
2. Six totally rigid rotor blades; to eliminate the coning angle and minimizing vibration, thereby extending component life and reducing pilot fatigue.
3. Unified rotor disks to frame connection: to provide instant and precise response to control inputs.
4. Rotor governor; to eliminate low rotor rpm and provide for automatic entry into autorotation.

Elaboration on Proposed Method

http://www.synchrolite.com/UniCopter_Index.html

Concerns or improvements appreciated.

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Project: SynchroLite.com

[This message has been edited by Dave Jackson (edited 03 February 2001).]