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Forum: Rotorheads
10th Dec 2020, 12:56
Replies: 11
Views: 6,472
Posted By Frenchrotorhead

I agree, not trying to blame anyone, especially...

I agree, not trying to blame anyone, especially because the cause seems to point to bad weather/ CFIT so unrelated. But in addition to the performance elements you point out, this seems to have been...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th May 2013, 03:20
Replies: 13
Views: 4,748
Posted By Frenchrotorhead

Ist an EC135 Wow, I am really amazed....

Ist an EC135

Wow, I am really amazed. Wonder if the pilots felt it on contact.
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Apr 2013, 13:05
Replies: 1,224
Views: 765,487
Posted By Frenchrotorhead

Sorry if repost

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Forum: Rotorheads
6th Nov 2011, 16:33
Replies: 139
Views: 60,229
Posted By Frenchrotorhead

X3 The Encounter - YouTube

X3 The Encounter - YouTube
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Oct 2011, 18:14
Replies: 1,224
Views: 765,487
Posted By Frenchrotorhead

1MgvvAzoE-g AS 350 B3 CMBH: Descente du...

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AS 350 B3 CMBH: Descente du glacier d'Argentière à 220km/h!!
Forum: Rotorheads
4th May 2011, 12:30
Replies: 80
Views: 40,461
Posted By Frenchrotorhead

The last picture of that "Fenestron" looking...

The last picture of that "Fenestron" looking thing shows that it is absolutely huge, take a look at the guy to the left and compare...
Also, something strange about the hub, it looks a bit fake.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Mar 2011, 20:24
Replies: 14
Views: 5,858
Posted By Frenchrotorhead

EC 135 MR diam : 10.20m (4 blades) TR diam :...

EC 135
MR diam : 10.20m (4 blades)
TR diam : 1.00m (10 blades)
Max Gross : 2910 Kg

EC 130
MR diam : 10.69m (3 blades)
TR diam : 1,00m (10 blades)
Max gross : 2400 Kg
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Mar 2011, 07:53
Replies: 27
Views: 59,339
Posted By Frenchrotorhead

From this website : NOTAR...

From this website :


NOTAR (http://www.worldlingo.com/ma/enwiki/en/NOTAR)

Advantages


Reduced noise Benefits of the NOTAR system include greatly reduced external noise (NOTAR-equipped...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Mar 2011, 07:31
Replies: 14
Views: 5,858
Posted By Frenchrotorhead

Fenestron LTE

I speak with little experience, I have flown only the AS 350 and EC 120 to compare fenestron and conventional TR.
I had an instructor who agreed to let me try out VRS with both types (from 10.000...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Feb 2011, 07:11
Replies: 1,224
Views: 765,487
Posted By Frenchrotorhead

Not only about helicopters but a cool timelapse video

http://vimeo.com/12941088

Sorry, these links look really nasty, the video is great, maybe oen of the admins can help.


Fixed! SP
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Dec 2010, 13:19
Replies: 35
Views: 5,934
Posted By Frenchrotorhead

The main reason I see adding a little collective...

The main reason I see adding a little collective as being a bad idea is the risk of ground resonance (rigid multi bladed rotors), excessive flapping (hinged two bladed rotors) and blade sailing in...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Dec 2010, 08:37
Replies: 35
Views: 5,934
Posted By Frenchrotorhead

Pedal/collective to slow the rotors

Hello to all,
Disclaimer : I'm a PPL, so only little experience, and I wouldn't try what I'm about to describe, merely wondering if it is ever used to save time/reduce the risks for the immediate...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Dec 2010, 17:37
Replies: 1,224
Views: 765,487
Posted By Frenchrotorhead

Air Zermatt

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Forum: Rotorheads
4th Oct 2010, 16:28
Replies: 23
Views: 10,836
Posted By Frenchrotorhead

I used to have a 196, liked it, but got tired of...

I used to have a 196, liked it, but got tired of changing the standard non-rechargeable batteries and got a 495.
I think its a great machine, it redraws super fast when you toggle through zoom modes...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Sep 2010, 13:54
Replies: 139
Views: 60,229
Posted By Frenchrotorhead

Seems like resonance between the wings/nacelles...

Seems like resonance between the wings/nacelles and the wide tailfins.
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Sep 2010, 16:33
Replies: 139
Views: 60,229
Posted By Frenchrotorhead

Thanks for that ! No more T/R it seems. I wonder...

Thanks for that ! No more T/R it seems. I wonder if the two antitorque "turboprops" add redundancy. Probably not as good for safety...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Sep 2010, 13:29
Replies: 139
Views: 60,229
Posted By Frenchrotorhead

Eurocopter X3, photo from a french press article

Here is the photo :
http://www.lefigaro.fr/medias/2010/09/27/75e1ff66-ca32-11df-8901-6fbd366f32cb.jpg


Cheers
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jul 2010, 07:22
Replies: 38
Views: 12,490
Posted By Frenchrotorhead

Now THIS is downwash !

Osprey Landing Injures 10 (with video) | VTOLBLOG (http://vtolblog.com/?p=2988)

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The way it strips that tree from the top ...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Jun 2010, 07:19
Replies: 15
Views: 8,476
Posted By Frenchrotorhead

Yes, the FLI, First Limit Indicator, great in...

Yes, the FLI, First Limit Indicator, great in mountainous areas. Thank you Eurocopter !
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Jun 2010, 09:26
Replies: 21
Views: 11,490
Posted By Frenchrotorhead

I wonder about the weight of a 4100ft line ? And...

I wonder about the weight of a 4100ft line ? And the pilot must certainly keep it under tension in order to have "only" horizontal reference to worry about : I bet there's somewhat of a bounce ...
...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Jun 2010, 08:07
Replies: 24
Views: 7,346
Posted By Frenchrotorhead

Are you sure ? That's more like the price of an...

Are you sure ? That's more like the price of an EC-155
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jun 2010, 08:35
Replies: 13
Views: 1,912
Posted By Frenchrotorhead

Effects of flare on RRPM

This is no as clear as it should be but might help :
The Effect of Disc Loading (Flare and Turn)

Disc Loading is an apparent increase in the weight of the aircraft supported by the rotor disc...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Feb 2010, 11:40
Replies: 13
Views: 3,535
Posted By Frenchrotorhead

As usual, journalist bullsh*t. Here's a new...

As usual, journalist bullsh*t.

Here's a new article, I took the liberty to modify the Google translation to make it understandable.

Two occupants of a helicopter survived a crash Sunday on a...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Feb 2010, 08:58
Replies: 13
Views: 3,535
Posted By Frenchrotorhead

Heli crash in France : Pilot & passenger survive crash by jumping

This happened yesterday in the mountainous area of "la Drôme". Apparently only lightly wounded, they jumped after the pilot found himself losing control in IMC conditions.

Accident d'hlicoptre :...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Sep 2009, 13:43
Replies: 18
Views: 6,646
Posted By Frenchrotorhead

Chinese farmer builds home made helicopter

Does anyone have more information about this ?

Gotta love the security level in which the "flight tests" take place ...

Pictures of the day: 4 August 2009 - Telegraph...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jun 2008, 12:30
Replies: 3
Views: 1,080
Posted By Frenchrotorhead

The EC 120 manual gives about 180 lb/h in these...

The EC 120 manual gives about 180 lb/h in these conditions.
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Aug 2007, 22:12
Replies: 5,672
Views: 4,596,224
Posted By Frenchrotorhead

Very interesting about the dauphin N, Helikopter...

Very interesting about the dauphin N, Helikopter thanks for postiong. A few questions come to mind on top of how much time it took her to flip.

What was the cause ? (had to be something critical...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jun 2007, 08:19
Replies: 14
Views: 3,334
Posted By Frenchrotorhead

Hi guys, The Guimbal Cabri is designed by an...

Hi guys,

The Guimbal Cabri is designed by an ex-eurocopter engineer. It is not a homebuilt helicopter though. My flight school in France (Ixair) has already purchased a few, but they haven't...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Jun 2007, 09:20
Replies: 3
Views: 1,320
Posted By Frenchrotorhead

Oh its better than that : They slow to about 2...

Oh its better than that : They slow to about 2 rpm before and DURING the auto !
Talk about non realistic ! Its worse than those hollywood movies that use the wrong sound for the wrong heli...
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