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Forum: Rotorheads
13th May 2008, 02:39
Replies: 369
Views: 100,620
Posted By fulldownauto

Lu Z hath reincarnate! Now explain to the masses...

Lu Z hath reincarnate! Now explain to the masses why the coning hinges should not be! Perhaps somthing to do with the Delta 3?

(I should mention I agree with you, Robinson should design some...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jun 2007, 18:07
Replies: 1,505
Views: 563,906
Posted By fulldownauto

I am 100% for using cyclic friction, esp. in the...

I am 100% for using cyclic friction, esp. in the R44. Repeating what FH1000 said, in slightly bumpy air, the cyclic will move quite a bit, no matter how much the pilot tries to keep it still.

The...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd May 2007, 04:57
Replies: 4
Views: 999
Posted By fulldownauto

Helistream in Orange County, CA (SNA) can do this...

Helistream in Orange County, CA (SNA) can do this no problem. 3 AStars (2 B2s and a B3) and an examiner on staff. Give them a call, 714-662-3163.
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Feb 2007, 16:24
Replies: 25
Views: 5,465
Posted By fulldownauto

Turner, Perhaps you were speaking tongue in...

Turner,
Perhaps you were speaking tongue in cheek, but I'd imagine you'd still be here if she did that in the R22. . . For a couple reasons: the first being that when giving the student the controls...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Dec 2006, 02:51
Replies: 16
Views: 4,836
Posted By fulldownauto

I'm curious as to the limitations of the Bo105....

I'm curious as to the limitations of the Bo105. Is there anything he could have done that would have induced a damaging or hazardous condition? He most certainly demonstrated Cyclic control during...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Aug 2006, 23:19
Replies: 10
Views: 5,525
Posted By fulldownauto

As fling said, the reason that there is a lower...

As fling said, the reason that there is a lower power on limit, at least in the R22, is that below 104% the engine is producing proportionally less power. And thus the power available to the pilot...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Mar 2006, 23:24
Replies: 53
Views: 7,849
Posted By fulldownauto

"i feel comfortable and completely in control...

"i feel comfortable and completely in control flying."
I've studied not only NTSB reports, but the stories behind them, and many of the non-fatal incidents and accidents that occur during flight...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Aug 2005, 00:34
Replies: 11
Views: 3,020
Posted By fulldownauto

Watch the end of the movie, the inverted auto is...

Watch the end of the movie, the inverted auto is just about the coolest maneuver you can do with an RC helicopter; and to do it to touchdown after that roll, that's just incredible. . .
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Jul 2005, 04:36
Replies: 2,217
Views: 300,549
Posted By fulldownauto

The difference between the Alpha and Beta is the...

The difference between the Alpha and Beta is the size of the oil cooler. The larger one in the Beta changes the available derated power from 124 to 131 (5 Minute) where the Alpha only has 124 MCP.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Jul 2005, 04:36
Replies: 1,983
Views: 215,317
Posted By fulldownauto

The difference between the Alpha and Beta is the...

The difference between the Alpha and Beta is the size of the oil cooler. The larger one in the Beta changes the available derated power from 124 to 131 (5 Minute) where the Alpha only has 124 MCP.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Jul 2005, 01:28
Replies: 259
Views: 35,868
Posted By fulldownauto

I was lucky to have exchanged one email with Lu....

I was lucky to have exchanged one email with Lu. Even though I wrote him for simple advice, he took the time to write a thorough, clear response, even though it would have been easy just to brush it...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jul 2005, 23:15
Replies: 15
Views: 4,109
Posted By fulldownauto

The R22 will do what you're asking. I've...

The R22 will do what you're asking.

I've flown it sideways over freeways for photowork. I would guess I had it up to at least 20 knots. It's difficult and you have fight the helicopter somewhat...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jun 2005, 17:14
Replies: 76
Views: 20,135
Posted By fulldownauto

Sorry for joining this post late, but wanted to...

Sorry for joining this post late, but wanted to add something.

Want to find out what will happen when you go IMC without knowing 'What to do next'? Purchase a PC based simulator, doesn't matter...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jun 2005, 06:25
Replies: 2,217
Views: 300,549
Posted By fulldownauto

Wherever autos are taught, there will be...

Wherever autos are taught, there will be overspeeds. You can be a very quick instructor, but some day a student will flare it just a bit too fast and unexpectedly it will happen. Having a couple of...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jun 2005, 06:25
Replies: 1,983
Views: 215,317
Posted By fulldownauto

Wherever autos are taught, there will be...

Wherever autos are taught, there will be overspeeds. You can be a very quick instructor, but some day a student will flare it just a bit too fast and unexpectedly it will happen. Having a couple of...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Apr 2005, 19:43
Replies: 102
Views: 37,121
Posted By fulldownauto

Absolutely insane! Those inverted yawing decents...

Absolutely insane! Those inverted yawing decents were way out there. . .

Heh, and for some reason the host's groaning proved endlessly funny to the audience!
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jan 2005, 21:52
Replies: 191
Views: 41,258
Posted By fulldownauto

That's true about making pedal turns to the...

That's true about making pedal turns to the right, they use less power, but require power to stop the turn, so if you make a left pedal turn, you won't find yourself in a situation where you'll be...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Jan 2005, 17:47
Replies: 2,217
Views: 300,549
Posted By fulldownauto

I used the term retreating blade stall. Look at...

I used the term retreating blade stall. Look at the context. I clearly wasn't referring to high forward speed retreating blade stall.

What we're talking about here, and I can't figure out why this...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Jan 2005, 17:47
Replies: 1,983
Views: 215,317
Posted By fulldownauto

I used the term retreating blade stall. Look at...

I used the term retreating blade stall. Look at the context. I clearly wasn't referring to high forward speed retreating blade stall.

What we're talking about here, and I can't figure out why this...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Jan 2005, 16:52
Replies: 1,983
Views: 215,317
Posted By fulldownauto

Say both blades are close to stall, forward...

Say both blades are close to stall, forward cyclic is put in, the angle of attack on the retreating blade is increased, now why would a retreating blade be less likely to stall than an advancing...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Jan 2005, 16:52
Replies: 2,217
Views: 300,549
Posted By fulldownauto

Say both blades are close to stall, forward...

Say both blades are close to stall, forward cyclic is put in, the angle of attack on the retreating blade is increased, now why would a retreating blade be less likely to stall than an advancing...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jan 2005, 21:52
Replies: 1,983
Views: 215,317
Posted By fulldownauto

As far as RPM in the normal range is concerned...

As far as RPM in the normal range is concerned >90, aft cyclic that raises the nose, when there's forward airspeed, will increase RPM, we all know that. Fun to play with (with due caution, of...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jan 2005, 21:52
Replies: 2,217
Views: 300,549
Posted By fulldownauto

As far as RPM in the normal range is concerned...

As far as RPM in the normal range is concerned >90, aft cyclic that raises the nose, when there's forward airspeed, will increase RPM, we all know that. Fun to play with (with due caution, of...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jan 2005, 17:02
Replies: 1,983
Views: 215,317
Posted By fulldownauto

Some very interesting points there Gaseous. ...

Some very interesting points there Gaseous.

All I can add is that the factory doesn't teach a big flare, or even a flare at all for a low RPM recovery. The reason they say to put in aft cyclic is...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jan 2005, 17:02
Replies: 2,217
Views: 300,549
Posted By fulldownauto

Some very interesting points there Gaseous. ...

Some very interesting points there Gaseous.

All I can add is that the factory doesn't teach a big flare, or even a flare at all for a low RPM recovery. The reason they say to put in aft cyclic is...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Dec 2004, 03:25
Replies: 14
Views: 6,023
Posted By fulldownauto

"HELO EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AT 1200...

"HELO EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AT 1200 FT AND MADE A FORCED LANDING ONTO THE 55 STORY WELLS FARGO BUILDING IN DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES, CA. NO INJURIES AND SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE IS REPORTED."
...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Dec 2004, 00:03
Replies: 14
Views: 6,023
Posted By fulldownauto

Can't wait to read about this one tomorrow. ...

Can't wait to read about this one tomorrow.

I can't think of many reasons other than an engine failure that I'd put it on a roof. Maybe with the cyclic shaking out of my hand, but still, hard not...
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