RotoPlane
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This thread http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23855 got me thinking (I know, that can be a bad thing) about using a rotorhead assembly that would be attached to the top of a tubular mast. This mast would be able to pivot at or near its bottom end allowing the rotorhead to be adjusted for best CG location. This ability would allow one gyro to serve more than one person's ideal weight position and also make for an easier hang-test. The weight positions would be pre-determined by hang tests and labeled.
This quick drawing (will zoom) shows two ways (without a bunch of details) too adjustably fix the mast at the best position….one with angles and the other with a bolt though the triangular gussets (which could be slotted). The seat and engine assemblies would be self supporting and not attached to the mast. This could also help to lower the mast for shorter door openings. Another possible advantage may be that by using this size mast tube, the 2/rev may possibly be reduced with less stick shake (refer to the above thread). It's not an UL…..and possibly just a dumb misguided idea.
This quick drawing (will zoom) shows two ways (without a bunch of details) too adjustably fix the mast at the best position….one with angles and the other with a bolt though the triangular gussets (which could be slotted). The seat and engine assemblies would be self supporting and not attached to the mast. This could also help to lower the mast for shorter door openings. Another possible advantage may be that by using this size mast tube, the 2/rev may possibly be reduced with less stick shake (refer to the above thread). It's not an UL…..and possibly just a dumb misguided idea.
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