Helicopter Tailboom Strakes
Henry L. Kelley Retired Army Research Engineer (NASA/La RC) Currently Consultant for BLR Introduction: Rotor wash passing over the enclosed tailboom of any single-rotor helicopter…
Helicopter Aerodynamics
Blade Flutter and the Various Air Foils
I know that most of you have seen flutter happening. A great example is the tie-down straps on your trailer. They look good until you’re…
Aviation Calculation Tools – Helicopter Calculations
Redback Aviation’s Helicopter Calculation Tools ABOVE IMAGE: Courtesy http://www.tervis.fidisk.fi/JTsite/windtunnel.html Helicopter Calculations How much horsepower do you need to lift your homebuilt helicopter? Approximately 12 pounds…
Helicopter Aerodynamics And More Helicopter Aerodynamics by Ray W. Prouty
Helicopter Aerodynamics Ray W. Prouty Mr. Prouty is a helicopter aerodynamicist who can explain the technicalities of rotary wing flight in simple, concise language. Of…