Anyone flown a helicopter?

Jonnycoupe · 1 Apr 2010 at 01:38

p4radox said:
Apparently it is actually possible to land a helicopter where the engine has failed, although it's obviously quite difficult.

Yes its called auto-rotation.

Similiar principle to a sycamore leaf I guess.

neoboy · 1 Apr 2010 at 02:18

Since we're on safety at the moment there is a company developing a new crash system for helicopters, sauce.

Amp34 · 1 Apr 2010 at 02:25

Jokester said:
But only one gearbox and rotor.

But that's like saying an aeroplane only has one wing*.

*In the sense that they are essentially one wing, and if one fell of the other doesn't make a difference!

Jokester · 1 Apr 2010 at 07:08

Amp34 said:
But that's like saying an aeroplane only has one wing*.

*In the sense that they are essentially one wing, and if one fell of the other doesn't make a difference!

Yeah, but how often has a wing fallen off a plane!

PiKe · 1 Apr 2010 at 09:13

p4radox said:
Apparently it is actually possible to land a helicopter where the engine has failed, although it's obviously quite difficult.

Also, many modern helicopters have one or even two backup engines.

You have a split second to realise and yank the collective down.

Pate · 1 Apr 2010 at 12:38

Certainly looks challenging.

Going to have a try of that 5 minute flight offer, then save up for this summer where I will get a few "lessons" to see if I have the aptitude. After reading this thread I don't think Black Shark counts