Dragonfly DF1 test rocket tip-jet H2O2 by..................
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stolen idea from Gilbert Magill in 1954
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There is no torque caused by the rotor, the tail rotor acts only as a rudder.
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is the fuselage made of wood?
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why is there still a tail rotor? Because there isn't a rudder?
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@jimday666 hahaha god flies without rotors
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How long could you stay airborn ? and what's the fule consumption ?
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Germany was using this technology in WW2. It's incredible and interesting. I thought the design made no torque, but the tail rotor on this copter means that's not the case.
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absolutely amazing!!!! didn't think you were going to take off initially
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On second thoughts - blade tip propulsion = no torque! Hover rotation by rotor shaft clutch? I've got to get one ...
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As an ex-helicopter pilot, this looks the sort of thing to get me in the air again!
Some comments: Cyclic passes through the pilot's forward vision. A coiuple of linkages will pass it underneath in the next model I assume.
No pedals? Torque altered by rotating the cyclic?
One turbine failure would just reduce radial power, not un-balance it.
Standard auto for both failing, I assume.
what kind of an engine are you using
saradzic1 11 months ago
No engine, only roket blade tip
swisscaching 11 months ago
A ROCKET powered single-seat helicopter was launched today at Oshkosh...
swisscaching 1 year ago
DF1 Test: -3 Celsius (Dust from the rockets is steam until the rockets burn after several seconds 100% of the H2O2).
swisscaching 1 year ago
Thank you for your comment, I'll take the time to answer these next few days ....
swisscaching 1 year ago