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Forum: Rotorheads

5th Mar 2014, 03:27

Replies: 180

Helicopter Dynamics: Gyroscopic Precession

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Posted By Umdhuan

It seems like this discussion has shifted back to...

It seems like this discussion has shifted back to the topic of precession. While I'm not equipped to dissect the opposing viewpoints it does seem clear that there's more going on with this issue...

Forum: Rotorheads

4th Mar 2014, 04:39

Replies: 180

Helicopter Dynamics: Gyroscopic Precession

Views: 45,516

Posted By Umdhuan

Thanks for linking these threads. I figured this...

Thanks for linking these threads. I figured this must have been tackled before. I asked for more in depth and it seems like I've got it now. I've made it through about half of the first page;...

Forum: Rotorheads

4th Mar 2014, 01:23

Replies: 180

Helicopter Dynamics: Gyroscopic Precession

Views: 45,516

Posted By Umdhuan

Ok, that makes sense. It always seemed like...

Ok, that makes sense. It always seemed like "precession" was a little glossed over. So the main rotor isn't a gyro. But why? Certainly it has some angular momentum. Would a rigid rotor act like...

Forum: Rotorheads

3rd Mar 2014, 21:44

Replies: 180

Helicopter Dynamics: Gyroscopic Precession

Views: 45,516

Posted By Umdhuan

Helicopter stability

Hi all! New the the forum but wanted to chime in with a quick question. I've never understood why exactly the main rotor acts like a gyro in some cases but not others. On the one hand we have...

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