Intr. to Helicopter Aerodyn. & Hel. Des.

Course content

Introduction: Helicopters in general, critical parts of helicopters, types of helicopters. Rotor in vertical flight (momentum theory). Rotor in vertical flight (blade element theory). Mechanisms of rotor. Forward Flight: Momentum theory, blade element theory. Performance and Trim-Stability: Helicopter design, design road map, blade section design, blade tip shapes, rear fuselage upsweep, fuselage drag estimates. Design assignment: conceptual level projects assigned to groups of max. of three students expected to be completed within eight weeks.