RHFC_piper
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This is going to sound very very odd, but I figured I'd try every avenue in my search for information.
I need some information and/or direction on the general operation of helicopters;
Why?
As I've gone on about in various other threads; I am in College for mechanical engineering (technologist). For the 3rd year project, a group of us have decided to design (and possibly build) an ultralight helicopter... since this seems like a massive endeavor, we have begun the preliminary research now (2nd year). And, because the school has very limited resources regarding aeronautics, aerodynamics and anything relating to helicopters, we require some direction... and possibly some first hand knowledge of general helicopter operation as we progress in this project.
What, exactly, we're looking for;
We definitely don't expect anyone else to do our research, we're just looking for a practical resource; someone with hands on knowledge and experience.
I plan to contact 400 squadron in CFB Borden, and possibly the EME school there, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the right way to go... also, I don't really have any connections.
As well, we're also looking for some suggestions for resources (books, articles, etc.) to get us going in the right direction.
Also, as a general disclaimer (since this issue has come up before); we're not designing this for any military application (that we can think of anyway), so we don't really require any information which may compromise OpSec or any other security policies... We're just looking for people with first hand knowledge working with/on/in helicopters in general. Experience with ultralight helicopters would be a great asset, but right now our primary concern is learning the basics of helicopter operation theory.
Any information, suggestions (besides "get bent") or advice (besides "don't do it") would be greatly appreciated. Feel free to contact me via PM or respond here.
Cheers,
iper:
I need some information and/or direction on the general operation of helicopters;
Why?
As I've gone on about in various other threads; I am in College for mechanical engineering (technologist). For the 3rd year project, a group of us have decided to design (and possibly build) an ultralight helicopter... since this seems like a massive endeavor, we have begun the preliminary research now (2nd year). And, because the school has very limited resources regarding aeronautics, aerodynamics and anything relating to helicopters, we require some direction... and possibly some first hand knowledge of general helicopter operation as we progress in this project.
What, exactly, we're looking for;
We definitely don't expect anyone else to do our research, we're just looking for a practical resource; someone with hands on knowledge and experience.
I plan to contact 400 squadron in CFB Borden, and possibly the EME school there, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the right way to go... also, I don't really have any connections.
As well, we're also looking for some suggestions for resources (books, articles, etc.) to get us going in the right direction.
Also, as a general disclaimer (since this issue has come up before); we're not designing this for any military application (that we can think of anyway), so we don't really require any information which may compromise OpSec or any other security policies... We're just looking for people with first hand knowledge working with/on/in helicopters in general. Experience with ultralight helicopters would be a great asset, but right now our primary concern is learning the basics of helicopter operation theory.
Any information, suggestions (besides "get bent") or advice (besides "don't do it") would be greatly appreciated. Feel free to contact me via PM or respond here.
Cheers,
iper: