Secrets of autorotation success

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the techniques which can be used to safely land a model helicopter whose engine has stopped in mid-flight. The three stages of autorotation, namely entry, descent and landing, are discussed.

Author: Bell, Rick
Publisher: Air Age, Inc.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 2000
Methods, Aeronautics

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Flying a straight line

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A description is presented of the techniques which can be used to fly model helicopters in a straight line. The importance of learning a 'home' position to which to return in case of difficulties is discussed.

Author: Bell, Rick
Publisher: Air Age, Inc.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 2000
Models and modelmaking, Model aircraft radio controls

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Mastering nose-in hovering

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Issues are presented concerning the techniques which should be used to gain control of nose-in hovering when flying model, remote controlled helicopters. Three methods are described.

Author: Bell, Rick
Publisher: Air Age, Inc.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 2000
Helicopters, Aircraft handling characteristics

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Subjects list: Management, Helicopters, Model, Model helicopters
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