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Forum: Rotorheads
25th Sep 2007, 02:46
Replies: 40
Views: 6,123
Posted By henshaw

Constant Chord

Graviman,

That is correct. The concept I'm working on is for constant chord that extends (like flaps but not flaps) thus limiting the variables to offer as much control as needed. Again, I see...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Sep 2007, 14:41
Replies: 40
Views: 6,123
Posted By henshaw

Update

Hello Riff Raff, Graviman:

There are two concepts floating around here.

1. Extendible/Rectractible Rotor Blades.
2. Extendible/Retractible aerofoil Chord

After reading the threads...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Aug 2007, 21:10
Replies: 40
Views: 6,123
Posted By henshaw

Dancing Wu-Li Masters

Thanks for the links Graviman,

I'll pull an airfoil section from one of these choices, model it up and PM to you. I don't know if the parametric properties will remain but I'll try to save as an...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Aug 2007, 18:56
Replies: 40
Views: 6,123
Posted By henshaw

Time to CAD something up

Hi Graviman,

I guess this is lateral both laterally and literally! Your Scottish and I'm Canadian so that's pretty lateral wouldn't you say? I wouldn't want to walk into a pub in your country...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Aug 2007, 15:05
Replies: 40
Views: 6,123
Posted By henshaw

Variable Camber-Chord

Thanks Graviman. Yes, I see the analogy. Given the choice I would rather opt for flaps or variable camber because the variable/constant is less wild than articulating joints in motion. That makes...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Aug 2007, 02:07
Replies: 40
Views: 6,123
Posted By henshaw

Good Info

This is good intelligent information. Thank you very much. If I may...

I see the extendible blade in its full extension and most fine pitch (default) at liftoff. This could possibly allow a...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Aug 2007, 03:31
Replies: 6
Views: 1,421
Posted By henshaw

Air Muscle

The issue I would have is what happens when the fluid (air/oil) leaks? The idea worked in an air muscle manufactured by The Shadow Robot Company.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Aug 2007, 04:31
Replies: 40
Views: 6,123
Posted By henshaw

Follow up

Dave thanks for the heads up on the Sikorsky patent search. It seems there is a parent patent from 5,620,303 1997 on up - VDR that covers a complicated mechanism to achieve the goal. I can't...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Aug 2007, 10:52
Replies: 40
Views: 6,123
Posted By henshaw

Thank you

Thank you all. Nick thanks for the direction. Was the Sikorsky invention fully commercialized? I don't recall ever seeing this type of innovation on helicraft.

Henshaw :)
Forum: Flight Testing
14th Aug 2007, 21:26
Replies: 2
Views: 1,210
Posted By henshaw

Thanks

Thank you Bravo 73. I've posted to Rotorheads. Keep the blue side up! :)
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Aug 2007, 21:18
Replies: 40
Views: 6,123
Posted By henshaw

Extendible Main Rotors

Hello, I am new to this Forum. I am an experienced fixed wing pilot with about 25 years flying experience. I humbly know little about rotor craft. My day job is Founder and Chief Design of a company...
Forum: Flight Testing
14th Aug 2007, 17:17
Replies: 2
Views: 1,210
Posted By henshaw

Extendible Main Rotors

Hello, I am new to this Forum. I am an experienced fixed wing pilot with about 25 years experience. I humbly know little about rotor craft. My day job is Founder and Chief Design of a company...
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