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Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Oct 2022, 18:42
Replies: 65
Views: 15,044
Posted By CTR

John, This 2010 AHS award announcement may...

John,

This 2010 AHS award announcement may provide a lead. I recall the same year that Roy and Geoff made a presentation to a flight test pilot association meeting. That presentation should have...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Oct 2022, 02:16
Replies: 65
Views: 15,044
Posted By CTR

John, As always, there is never a simple...

John,

As always, there is never a simple answer. As you pointed out, a wing and forward air speed provide lift in addition to the rotor inertia. So depending on 609 weight, pylon angle,...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Oct 2022, 19:57
Replies: 65
Views: 15,044
Posted By CTR

Like the V-22, the 609 has the ability to perform...

Like the V-22, the 609 has the ability to perform a run on landing in the event AEO. So for certification I recall it being a marketing plus, not a requirement.

The aircraft max weight has grown...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Oct 2022, 11:49
Replies: 65
Views: 15,044
Posted By CTR

Yes, like the V-22, both prop rotor gearboxes are...

Yes, like the V-22, both prop rotor gearboxes are shafted together to allow a single engine to power both rotors in the event of a failure.

Additionally, unlike the V-22 that needed to compromise...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Oct 2018, 18:39
Replies: 65
Views: 15,044
Posted By CTR

The 609 is now fully a Leonardo responsiblity for...

The 609 is now fully a Leonardo responsiblity for certification. Bell is only in a limited supporting role I believe.

Certification for safe autorotation landing allows for limited damage to the...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Oct 2018, 11:45
Replies: 65
Views: 15,044
Posted By CTR

Real World Plus Simulation for Certification

Over ten years ago Bell pilot Roy Hopkins flew 609 Ship 1 on an autorotation test flight that proved the aircraft rotors had sufficient energy to safely land the aircraft. In airplane mode the...
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